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IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE

CONTENTS

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Suggestions For Obtaining Service For Your
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Prepare For The Appointment . . . . . . . . . . . 435

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Prepare A List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 435

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Be Reasonable With Requests . . . . . . . . . . . . 435

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If You Need Assistance

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Chrysler Group LLC Customer Center . . . . . 436

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Chrysler Canada Inc. Customer Center . . . . . 436

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In Mexico Contact . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 436

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Customer Assistance For The Hearing Or
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Service Contract . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 437

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Warranty Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 438

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MOPAR

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Parts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 438

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Reporting Safety Defects . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 438

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In The 50 United States And Washington,
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In Canada . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 439

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Summary of Contents for 300 SRT 2010

Page 1: ...300 O W N E R S M A N U A L 2 0 1 0 S R T ...

Page 2: ...HICLE 9 3 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 85 4 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 183 5 STARTING AND OPERATING 271 6 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 343 7 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 363 8 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 415 9 IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE 433 10 INDEX 443 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 ...

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Page 4: ...INTRODUCTION CONTENTS 䡵 Introduction 4 䡵 How To Use This Manual 4 䡵 Warnings And Cautions 6 䡵 Vehicle Identification Number 6 䡵 Vehicle Modifications Alterations 7 1 ...

Page 5: ...TE After you read the manual it should be stored in the vehicle for convenient referencing and remain with the vehicle when sold so that the new owner will be aware of all safety warnings When it comes to service remember that your authorized dealer knows your vehicle best has factory trained tech nicians and genuine MOPAR威 parts and cares about your satisfaction HOW TO USE THIS MANUAL Consult the...

Page 6: ...1 INTRODUCTION 5 ...

Page 7: ...ay miss important information Observe all Warnings and Cautions VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER The Vehicle Identification Number VIN is on the left front corner of the instrument panel The VIN is visible from outside of the vehicle through the windshield This number also appears on the Automobile Information Disclosure Label affixed to a window on your vehicle the vehicle registration and the title...

Page 8: ...FICATIONS ALTERATIONS WARNING Any modifications or alterations to this vehicle could seriously affect its roadworthiness and safety and may lead to an accident resulting in serious injury or death 1 INTRODUCTION 7 ...

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Page 10: ...y In Ignition Reminder 15 䡵 Sentry Key威 15 Replacement Keys 16 Customer Key Programming 17 General Information 17 䡵 Vehicle Security Alarm If Equipped 17 Rearming Of The System 17 To Arm The System 17 To Disarm The System 18 䡵 Illuminated Entry If Equipped 19 䡵 Remote Keyless Entry RKE 20 To Unlock The Doors 20 To Lock The Doors 21 To Unlatch The Trunk 22 2 ...

Page 11: ... Protection Door Lock 34 䡵 Windows 37 Power Windows 37 Wind Buffeting 40 䡵 Trunk Lock And Release 40 䡵 Trunk Safety Warning 41 Trunk Emergency Release 42 䡵 Occupant Restraints 42 Lap Shoulder Belts 44 Lap Shoulder Belt Untwisting Procedure 49 Automatic Locking Retractors ALR Mode If Equipped 50 Seat Belt Pretensioners If Equipped 50 Enhanced Seat Belt Use Reminder System BeltAlert威 51 Seat Belts A...

Page 12: ...ta Recorder EDR 67 Child Restraints 69 䡵 Engine Break In Recommendations 78 䡵 Safety Tips 79 Transporting Passengers 79 Exhaust Gas 80 Safety Checks You Should Make Inside The Vehicle 81 Periodic Safety Checks You Should Make Outside The Vehicle 83 2 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 11 ...

Page 13: ...ion Node WIN operates similar to an ignition switch It has four operating positions three with detents and one that is spring loaded The detent posi tions are OFF ACC and RUN The START position is a spring loaded momentary contact position When re leased from the START position the switch automatically returns to the RUN position NOTE With Keyless Go the Electronic Vehicle Infor mation Center EVIC...

Page 14: ...Entry Keyless Go Key Fobs can only be used with Non Passive Entry Keyless Go vehicles The emergency key allows for entry into the vehicle should the battery in the vehicle or the RKE transmitter go dead The emergency key is also for locking the glove box You can keep the emergency key with you when valet parking To remove the emergency key slide the mechanical latch at the top of the Key Fob sidew...

Page 15: ...s equipped with the EVIC the power window switches radio power sunroof if equipped and power outlets will remain active for up to 60 min utes after the ignition switch is placed in the OFF position Opening either front door will cancel this feature The time for this feature is programmable Refer to Electronic Vehicle Information Center EVIC Personal Settings Customer Programmable Features in Under...

Page 16: ... System prevents unautho rized vehicle operation by disabling the engine The system does not need to be armed or activated Operation is automatic regardless of whether the vehicle is locked or unlocked The system uses Key Fob with factory mated Remote Keyless Entry RKE transmitter and Wireless Ignition Node WIN to prevent unauthorized vehicle operation Therefore only Key Fobs that are programmed t...

Page 17: ... vehicle Once a Key Fob is programmed to a vehicle it cannot be programmed to any other vehicle CAUTION Always remove the Key Fobs from the vehicle and lock all doors when leaving the vehicle unat tended For vehicles equipped with Keyless Go always remember to place the ignition in OFF At the time of purchase the original owner is provided with a four digit Personal Identification Number PIN Keep ...

Page 18: ...le from starting and provide the following audible and visible signals the horn will pulse the headlights park lamps and or turn signals will flash and the Vehicle Security Light in the instru ment cluster will flash Rearming of the System If something triggers the alarm and no action is taken to disarm it the Vehicle Security Alarm will turn the horn off after three minutes turn all of the visual...

Page 19: ... open press the Remote Keyless Entry RKE transmitter LOCK button or press the Passive Entry Door Handle LOCK button refer to Door Locks in Things To Know Before Starting for further information To Disarm the System Vehicles Not Equipped with Keyless Go Either press the UNLOCK button on the RKE transmitter or insert a valid ignition key into the ignition switch and turn the key to the ON position N...

Page 20: ...ped with Keyless Go Either press the UNLOCK button on the RKE transmitter or grasp the Passive Entry Unlock Door Handle refer to Door Locks in Things To Know Before Starting for further information press the Keyless Go Start Stop button requires at least one valid Key Fob in the vehicle or insert a valid Key Fob into the ignition switch if the Start Stop button is removed and rotate it to the RUN ...

Page 21: ...ctivate the system NOTE Inserting the Key Fob with RKE transmitter into the ignition switch disables all buttons on that RKE transmitter however the buttons on the remaining RKE transmitters will continue to work Driving at speeds 5 mph 8 km h and above disables all RKE transmitter buttons for all RKE transmitters To Unlock the Doors Press and release the UNLOCK button on the RKE transmitter once ...

Page 22: ...king lights to flash This feature can be turned on or turned off Refer to Electronic Vehicle Information Center EVIC Personal Settings Customer Programmable Features in Under standing Your Instrument Panel for further information Turn Headlights On with Remote Key Unlock This feature activates the headlights for up to 90 seconds when the doors are unlocked with the RKE transmitter When this featur...

Page 23: ...conds to unlatch the trunk Refer to Passive Entry System If Equipped under Door Locks for further information Using the Panic Alarm To turn the Panic Alarm feature on or off press and hold the PANIC button on the RKE transmitter for at least one second and release When the Panic Alarm is on the headlights and park lights will flash the horn will pulse on and off and the interior lights will turn o...

Page 24: ...eplacement The recommended replacement battery is one CR2032 battery NOTE Perchlorate Material special handling may apply See www dtsc ca gov hazardouswaste perchlorate Do not touch the battery terminals that are on the back housing or the printed circuit board 1 Battery access is through a door located on the rear of the Key Fob Insert a small flat blade screwdriver into the slot and gently pry o...

Page 25: ...le for compliance could void the user s authority to operate the equipment If your RKE transmitter fails to operate from a normal distance check for these two conditions 1 A weak battery in the transmitter The expected life of the battery is a minimum of three years 2 Closeness to a radio transmitter such as a radio station tower airport transmitter and some mobile or CB radios REMOTE STARTING SYS...

Page 26: ...s Go the remote start feature will operate with the Start Stop button installed in the igni tion switch WARNING Do not start or run an engine in a closed garage or confined area Exhaust gas contains Carbon Mon oxide CO which is odorless and colorless Car bon Monoxide is poisonous and can cause serious injury or death when inhaled Keep Remote Keyless Entry RKE transmitters away from children Operat...

Page 27: ...ust be cycled to the RUN position before you can repeat the start sequence for a third cycle To Exit Remote Start Mode without Driving the Vehicle Press and release the REMOTE START button one time or allow the engine to run for the entire 15 minute cycle NOTE To avoid unintentional shut downs the system will disable the one time press of the REMOTE START button for two seconds after receiving a v...

Page 28: ...r to drive the vehicle For vehicles not equipped with Keyless Go feature the message Insert Key Turn To On will display in the EVIC until you insert the Key Fob Once inserted the message Turn To On will display in the EVIC until you turn the Key Fob to ON For vehicles equipped with Keyless Go feature the message Push Button Insert Key will display in the EVIC until you push the START button DOOR L...

Page 29: ...e of vehicle equipment may cause severe personal injuries and death Continued WARNING Continued Never leave children alone in a vehicle Leaving unattended children in a vehicle is dangerous for a number of reasons A child or others could be seriously or fatally injured Don t leave the key in the ignition or leave a vehicle with Keyless Go in the ACC or RUN position A child could operate power wind...

Page 30: ...to remove the Key Fob If your vehicle is equipped with Keyless Go opening the driver s door when the vehicle s ignition switch is placed in ACC or RUN engine stopped will cause the reminder chime to sound Refer to Starting Procedures in Start ing And Operating for further details Automatic Door Locks The doors will lock automatically on vehicles with power door locks if all of the following condit...

Page 31: ...ocedure 1 Close all doors and place the Key Fob in the ignition switch 2 Cycle the ignition switch between OFF and RUN and then back to OFF four times ending up in the OFF position do not start engine 3 Press the power door LOCK switch to lock the doors 4 A single chime will indicate the completion of the programming 5 Cycle the ignition after performing steps one to four for the feature to be ena...

Page 32: ...onal Settings Customer Programmable Features in Un derstanding Your Instrument Panel for further infor mation For vehicles not equipped with the EVIC perform the following procedure 1 Close all doors and place the Key Fob in the ignition 2 Cycle the ignition switch between OFF and RUN and then back to OFF four times ending up in the OFF position do not start engine 3 Press the power door UNLOCK sw...

Page 33: ...ve entry feature may be deactivated Pulling the deacti vated front door handle will reactivate that door handle s passive entry feature If wearing hand gloves the Passive Entry door handle unlock sensitivity can be affected resulting in a slower response time To Unlock From The Driver s Side With a valid Passive Entry RKE transmitter within 5 ft 1 5 m of the driver s side of the vehicle grab the f...

Page 34: ...icle once all open doors have been closed the vehicle checks the passenger compartment for any valid Passive Entry RKE transmitters If one of the vehicle s Passive Entry RKE transmitters is detected the Passive Entry System auto matically unlocks ALL vehicle doors and chirps the horn three times on the third attempt ALL doors will lock and the Passive Entry RKE transmitter can be locked in the veh...

Page 35: ...to unlock the same door for two seconds However the RKE unlock function will work during this time period The passive entry system will not operate if the RKE transmitter battery is dead The vehicle doors can also be locked by using the RKE transmitter lock button or the lock button located on the vehicle s interior door panel Child Protection Door Lock To provide a safer environment for small chi...

Page 36: ...s in the unlocked position WARNING Avoid trapping anyone in a vehicle in a collision Remember that the rear doors can only be opened from the outside when the child protection locks are engaged Failure to follow this warning may result in serious injury or death NOTE After engaging the Child Protection Door Lock sys tem always test the door from the inside to make certain it is in the desired posi...

Page 37: ...or Lock System 1 Open the rear door 2 Insert the tip of the emergency key or similar object into the child lock control and pull it downward 3 Repeat Steps 1 and 2 for the opposite rear door NOTE After disengaging the Child Protection Door Lock system always test the door from the inside to make certain it is in the desired position Child Lock Control 36 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE...

Page 38: ...when the ignition switch is in the ON or ACC position WARNING Never leave children in a vehicle with the key in the ignition switch or leave a vehicle with Keyless Go in the ACC or RUN position Occupants particularly unattended children can become entrapped by the windows while operating the power window switches Such entrapment may result in serious injury or death Power Window Switches 2 THINGS ...

Page 39: ... EVIC Personal Set tings Customer Programmable Features in Under standing Your Instrument Panel for further information AUTO Up Feature with Anti Pinch Protection If Equipped Lift the window switch to the second detent release and the window will go up automatically To stop the window from going all the way up during the AUTO up operation push down on the switch briefly To close the window part wa...

Page 40: ...dow manually WARNING There is no anti pinch protection when the window is almost closed Be sure to clear all objects from the window before closing Window Lockout Switch The window lockout switch on the driver s door trim panel allows you to disable the window controls on the passenger doors To disable the window controls press and release the window lockout button setting it in the DOWN position ...

Page 41: ... the perception of pressure on the ears or a helicopter type sound in the ears Your vehicle may exhibit wind buffeting with the windows down or the sunroof if equipped in certain open or partially open positions This is a normal occur rence and can be minimized If the buffeting occurs with the rear windows open then open the front and rear windows together to minimize the buffeting If the buffetin...

Page 42: ...pen sym bol will display until the trunk is closed Refer to Passive Entry If Equipped under Door Locks in this section for more information on trunk operation with the Passive Entry feature TRUNK SAFETY WARNING WARNING Do not allow children to have access to the trunk either by climbing into the trunk from outside or through the inside of the vehicle Always close the trunk lid when your vehicle is...

Page 43: ...hree point lap and shoulder belts for the driver and all passengers Advanced Front Airbags for driver and front passen ger Supplemental Side Airbag Inflatable Curtains SABIC for the driver and passengers seated next to a window if equipped An energy absorbing steering column and steering wheel Knee bolsters blockers for front seat occupants Front seat belts incorporate pretensioners to enhance occ...

Page 44: ...ngers as safe as possible WARNING In a collision you and your passengers can suffer much greater injuries if you are not properly buckled up You can strike the interior of your vehicle or other passengers or you can be thrown out of the vehicle Always be sure you and others in your vehicle are buckled up properly Buckle up even though you are an excellent driver even on short trips Someone on the ...

Page 45: ...risk of striking the inside of the vehicle or being thrown out WARNING It is dangerous to ride in a cargo area inside or outside of a vehicle In a collision people riding in these areas are more likely to be seriously injured or killed Do not allow people to ride in any area of your vehicle that is not equipped with seats and seat belts Be sure everyone in your vehicle is in a seat and using a sea...

Page 46: ...an crash into one another in a collision hurting one another badly Never use a lap shoulder belt or a lap belt for more than one person no matter what their size Lap Shoulder Belt Operating Instructions 1 Enter the vehicle and close the door Sit back and adjust the front seat 2 The seat belt latch plate is above the back of your seat Grasp the latch plate and pull out the belt Slide the latch plat...

Page 47: ...lap portion could ride too high on your body possibly causing internal injuries Always buckle your belt into the buckle nearest you A belt that is too loose will not protect you properly In a sudden stop you could move too far forward increasing the possibility of injury Wear your seat belt snugly Continued Inserting Latch Plate into Buckle 46 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE ...

Page 48: ...aced behind you will not protect you from injury during a collision You are more likely to hit your head in a collision if you do not wear your shoulder belt The lap and shoulder belt are meant to be used together 4 Position the lap belt across your thighs below your abdomen To remove slack in the lap belt portion pull up a bit on the shoulder belt To loosen the lap belt if it is too tight tilt th...

Page 49: ...t is comfortable and not resting on your neck The retractor will withdraw any slack in the belt 6 To release the belt push the red button on the buckle The belt will automatically retract to its stowed position If necessary slide the latch plate down the webbing to allow the belt to retract fully WARNING A frayed or torn belt could rip apart in a collision and leave you with no protection Inspect ...

Page 50: ...refer a higher position When you release the anchorage try to move it up and down to make sure that it is locked in position In the rear seat move toward the center of the seat to position the belt away from your neck Lap Shoulder Belt Untwisting Procedure Use the following procedure to untwist a twisted lap shoulder belt 1 Position the latch plate as close as possible to the anchor point 2 At abo...

Page 51: ...ld always be properly restrained in the rear seat How To Engage The Automatic Locking Mode 1 Buckle the combination lap and shoulder belt 2 Grasp the shoulder portion and pull downward until the entire belt is extracted 3 Allow the belt to retract As the belt retracts you will hear a clicking sound This indicates the safety belt is now in the Automatic Locking Mode How To Disengage The Automatic L...

Page 52: ...r front passenger to buckle the seat belt The driver should also instruct all other occupants to buckle their seat belts Once the warning is triggered BeltAlert威 will continue to chime and flash the Seat Belt Reminder Light for 96 seconds or until the driver s or front passenger s seat belt is buckled BeltAlert威 will be reactivated if the driver s or passen ger s seat belt is unbuckled for more th...

Page 53: ...UN position 3 Within 60 seconds of turning the ignition switch to the RUN position unbuckle and then re buckle the driver s seat belt at least three times within 10 seconds ending with the seat belt buckled NOTE Watch for the Seat Belt Reminder Light to turn on while unbuckling the seat belt and turn off while re buckling the seat belt It may be necessary to retract the seat belt 4 Turn the igniti...

Page 54: ...r This extender should be used only if the existing belt is not long enough When it is not required remove the ex tender and store it WARNING Using a seat belt extender when not needed can increase the risk of injury in a collision Only use when the seat belt is not long enough when it is worn low and snug and in the recommended seating posi tions Remove and store the extender when not needed Supp...

Page 55: ... vehicle may be equipped with a driver and or front passenger seat belt buckle switch that detects whether the driver or front passenger seat belt is fastened The seat belt buckle switch may adjust the inflation rate of the Advanced Front Airbags This vehicle may also be equipped with Supplemental Side Airbag Inflatable Curtains SABIC to protect the driver front and rear passengers sitting next to...

Page 56: ...act Sensors Front Seat Belt Pretensioners Seat Belt Buckle Switch and Seat Track Position Sensors Advanced Front Airbag Features The Advanced Front Airbag system has multistage driver and front passenger airbags This system provides output appropriate to the severity and type of collision as determined by the Occupant Restraint Controller ORC which may receive information from the front impact sen...

Page 57: ...at ing Do not drill cut or tamper with the knee bolster in any way Continued WARNING Continued Do not mount any accessories to the knee bolster such as alarm lights stereos citizen band radios etc Supplemental Side Airbag Inflatable Curtain SABIC If Equipped SABIC airbags may offer side impact and vehicle rollover protection to front and rear seat outboard occupants in addition to that provided by...

Page 58: ...upant protection WARNING If your vehicle is equipped with left and right Supplemental Side Airbag Inflatable Curtain SABIC do not stack luggage or other cargo up high enough to block the location of the SABIC The area where the side curtain airbag is located should remain free from any obstructions Do not use accessory seat covers or place objects between you and the side airbags the performance c...

Page 59: ...rs old and younger should always ride buckled up in a rear seat WARNING Infants in rear facing child restraints should NEVER ride in the front seat of a vehicle with a passenger Advanced Front Airbag An airbag deployment can cause severe injury or death to infants in that posi tion Children that are not big enough to wear the vehicle seat belt properly see Section on Child Restraints should be sec...

Page 60: ...nt Airbags room to inflate Do not lean against the door or window If your vehicle has side airbags and deployment occurs the side airbags will inflate forcefully into the space between you and the door If the airbag system in this vehicle needs to be modified to accommodate a disabled person contact the Customer Center Phone numbers are provided under If You Need Assistance WARNING Relying on the ...

Page 61: ...ctronic ORC deploys the Advanced Front Airbags SABIC air bags if equipped and front seat belt pretensioners if equipped as required depending on the severity and type of impact Advanced Front Airbags are designed to provide addi tional protection by supplementing the seat belts in certain frontal collisions depending on the severity and type of collision Advanced Front Airbags are not ex pected to...

Page 62: ... on and the airbags will not inflate The ORC contains a backup power supply system that may deploy the airbags even if the battery loses power or it becomes disconnected prior to deployment Also the ORC turns on the Airbag Warning Light in the instrument panel for approxi mately six to eight seconds for a self check when the ignition is first turned on After the self check the Airbag Warning Light...

Page 63: ... instrument panel separate and fold out of the way as the airbags inflate to their full size The airbags fully inflate in about 50 to 70 milliseconds This is about half of the time it takes to blink your eyes The airbags then quickly deflate while helping to restrain the driver and front passenger The Advanced Front Airbag gas is vented through the vent holes in the sides of the airbag In this way...

Page 64: ...mpacts impact sensors can aid the ORC in determining appropriate response to impact events Additional sensors in the ORC determine the level of airbag deployment and provide verification Enhanced Accident Response System In the event of an impact causing airbag deployment if the communication network remains intact and the power remains intact depending on the nature of the event the ORC will dete...

Page 65: ...and normally heal quickly However if you haven t healed significantly within a few days or if you have any blistering see your doctor immediately As the airbags deflate you may see some smoke like particles The particles are a normal by product of the process that generates the non toxic gas used for airbag inflation These airborne particles may irritate the skin eyes nose or throat If you have sk...

Page 66: ...could cause it to fail when you need it You could be injured if the airbag system is not there to protect you Do not modify the components or wiring including adding any kind of badges or stickers to the steering wheel hub trim cover or the upper right side of the instrument panel Do not modify the front bumper vehicle body structure or add aftermarket side steps or running boards It is dangerous ...

Page 67: ...it is necessary to modify the airbag system for persons with disabilities contact your authorized dealer Airbag Warning Light You will want to have the airbags ready to inflate for your protection in a collision While the airbag system is designed to be mainte nance free if any of the following occurs have an authorized dealer service the system immediately The Airbag Warning Light does not come o...

Page 68: ...r deployment EDR data is ONLY recorded if an airbag deploys or nearly deploys and is otherwise unavailable NOTE 1 A near deployment event occurs when the airbag sensor detects severe vehicle deceleration usually indica tive of a crash but not severe enough to warrant airbag deployment 2 Under certain circumstances EDR data may not be recorded e g loss of battery power In conjunction with other dat...

Page 69: ...e maintained by the U S govern ment and various states Data of a potentially sensitive nature such as would identify a particular driver ve hicle or crash will be treated confidentially Confidential data will not be disclosed by Chrysler Group LLC to any third party except when 1 Used for research purposes such as to match data with a particular crash record in an aggregate database provided confi...

Page 70: ...ned in the rear seats rather than in the front WARNING In a collision an unrestrained child even a tiny baby can become a projectile inside the vehicle The force required to hold even an infant on your lap could become so great that you could not hold the child no matter how strong you are The child and others could be badly injured Any child riding in your vehicle should be in a proper restraint ...

Page 71: ...he vehicle by the lap shoulder belt or the LATCH child restraint anchorage system Refer to LATCH Child Seat Anchorage System Lower Anchors and Tether for CHildren WARNING Rearward facing child seats must NEVER be used in the front seat of a vehicle with the front passenger airbag unless the airbag is turned off An airbag deployment could cause severe injury or death to infants in this position Old...

Page 72: ...of the seat when their back is against the seatback should use the lap shoulder belt in a rear seat Make sure that the child is upright in the seat The lap portion should be low on the hips and as snug as possible Check belt fit periodically A child s squirming or slouching can move the belt out of position If the shoulder belt contacts the face or neck move the child closer to the center of the v...

Page 73: ...ts all applicable Safety Standards We also recommend that you make sure that you can install the child restraint in the vehicle where you will use it before you buy it The restraint must be appropriate for your child s weight and height Check the label on the restraint for weight and height limits Carefully follow the instructions that come with the restraint If you install the restraint improperl...

Page 74: ... for installation using the vehicle s seat belts Child restraints having tether straps and hooks for connection to the top tether anchorages have been available for some time For some older child restraints many child restraint manufacturers offer add on tether strap kits or retrofit kits You are urged to take advantage of all the available attachments provided with your child restraint in any veh...

Page 75: ... just visible when you lean into the rear seat to install the child restraint You will easily feel them if you run your finger along the intersection of the seatback and seat cushion surfaces In addition there are tether strap anchorages behind each rear seating position located in the panel between the rear seatback and the rear window These tether strap anchorages are under a plastic cover with ...

Page 76: ...nd downward into the seat removing slack in the straps according to the child restraint manufacturer s instructions NOTE Ensure that the tether strap does not slip into the opening between the seatbacks as you remove slack in the strap When using the LATCH attaching system to install a child restraint please ensure that all seat belts not being used for occupant restraints are stowed and out of re...

Page 77: ... must be in the Automatic Locking Mode in order to enable a child restraint to be tightly installed Refer to Automatic Locking Mode A locking clip should not be necessary once the automatic locking feature is enabled Position the shoulder and lap belt on the child restraint The automatic locking retractor is activated by first attaching the child seat then pulling all of the webbing out of the ret...

Page 78: ...ll can t make the child restraint secure try a different seating position To attach a child restraint tether strap 1 Rotate the cover over the anchor directly behind the seat where you are placing the child restraint 2 Route the tether strap to provide the most direct path for the strap between the anchor and the child seat Tether Strap Mounting 1 Cover A Tether Strap Hook 3 Attaching Strap B Teth...

Page 79: ...harm your pet An unrestrained pet will be thrown about and possibly injured or injure a passenger during panic braking or in a collision Pets should be restrained in the rear seat in pet harnesses or pet carriers that are secured by seat belts ENGINE BREAK IN RECOMMENDATIONS A long break in period is not required for the engine and drivetrain transmission and axle in your vehicle Drive moderately ...

Page 80: ... a normal part of the break in and not inter preted as an indication of difficulty SAFETY TIPS Transporting Passengers NEVER TRANSPORT PASSENGERS IN THE CARGO AREA WARNING Do not leave children or animals inside parked vehicles in hot weather Interior heat build up may cause serious injury or death It is extremely dangerous to ride in a cargo area inside or outside of a vehicle In a collision peop...

Page 81: ...l windows are closed and the climate control BLOWER switch is set at high speed DO NOT use the recirculation mode The best protection against carbon monoxide entry into the vehicle body is a properly maintained engine exhaust system Whenever a change is noticed in the sound of the exhaust system when exhaust fumes can be detected inside the vehicle or when the underside or rear of the vehicle is d...

Page 82: ...ition switch is first turned ON If the light is not lit during starting see your authorized dealer If the light stays on flickers or comes on while driving have the system checked by an autho rized dealer Defroster Check operation by selecting the defrost mode and place the blower control on high speed You should be able to feel the air directed against the windshield See your authorized dealer fo...

Page 83: ...s will reduce the size of the pedal area and interfere with the pedals Continued WARNING Continued Check mounting of mats on a regular basis Al ways properly reinstall and secure floor mats that have been removed for cleaning Always make sure that objects cannot fall into the driver foot well while the vehicle is moving Objects can become trapped under the brake pedal and accelerator pedal causing...

Page 84: ...ghts Have someone observe the operation of exterior lights while you work the controls Check turn signal and high beam indicator lights on the instrument panel Door Latches Check for positive closing latching and locking Fluid Leaks Check area under vehicle after overnight parking for fuel engine coolant oil or other fluid leaks Also if gasoline fumes are detected or if fuel power steering fluid o...

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Page 86: ...ped 91 Driver s Automatic Dimming Mirror 91 Tilt Mirror In Reverse 92 Power Mirrors 92 Heated Mirrors If Equipped 93 Illuminated Vanity Mirrors 93 䡵 Uconnect Phone If Equipped 93 Operation 96 Phone Call Features 104 Uconnect Phone Features 107 Advanced Phone Connectivity 111 Things You Should Know About Your Uconnect Phone 113 General Information 122 3 ...

Page 87: ...rogramming The Memory Feature 136 Linking And Unlinking The Remote Keyless Entry Transmitter To Memory 137 Memory Position Recall 138 Easy Entry Exit Seat Available With Memory Seat Only 138 䡵 To Open And Close The Hood 140 䡵 Lights 141 Headlight Switch 141 Automatic Headlights 142 Headlights On With Wipers 142 Smartbeam If Equipped 143 Headlight Time Delay 144 Daytime Running Lights If Equipped 1...

Page 88: ... Washers 149 Mist Feature 150 Headlights On With Wipers 150 Rain Sensing Wipers 150 䡵 Power Tilt Telescoping Steering Column If Equipped 152 䡵 Adjustable Pedals 153 䡵 Electronic Speed Control 155 To Activate 155 To Set At A Desired Speed 156 To Deactivate 156 To Resume Speed 157 To Vary The Speed Setting 157 To Accelerate For Passing 157 䡵 Parksense威 Rear Park Assist 158 Parksense威 System Usage Pr...

Page 89: ...Troubleshooting Tips 170 General Information 170 䡵 Power Sunroof If Equipped 171 Opening Sunroof Express 172 Closing Sunroof Express 172 Pinch Protect Feature 172 Pinch Protect Override 172 Venting Sunroof Express 172 Sunshade Operation 173 Wind Buffeting 173 Sunroof Maintenance 173 Ignition Off Operation 173 Sunroof Fully Closed 173 䡵 Electrical Power Outlets 174 䡵 Cupholders 177 Front Seat Cupho...

Page 90: ...pholders 177 䡵 Storage 178 Console Features 178 Cargo Area 179 䡵 Cargo Area Features 180 Trunk Mat If Equipped 180 䡵 Rear Window Features 181 Rear Window Defroster 181 3 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 89 ...

Page 91: ...on at the base of the mirror A light next to the button will illuminate to indicate when the dimming feature is activated CAUTION To avoid damage to the mirror during cleaning never spray any cleaning solution directly onto the mirror Apply the solution onto a clean cloth and wipe the mirror clean Automatic Dimming Mirror 90 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE ...

Page 92: ...Use your inside mirror when judging the size or distance of a vehicle seen in the passenger side convex mirror Outside Mirrors Folding Feature If Equipped Some models have exterior mirrors that are hinged The hinge allows the mirror to pivot forward and rearward to resist damage The hinge has three detent positions full forward full rearward and normal Driver s Automatic Dimming Mirror The driver ...

Page 93: ...n Reverse feature can be enabled or disabled Refer to Electronic Vehicle Information Center EVIC Personal Settings Customer Programmable Fea tures in Understanding Your Instrument Panel for further information Power Mirrors The power mirror switch is located on the driver s door trim panel next to the power door lock switch A rotary knob selects the left mirror right mirror or off position After s...

Page 94: ...r Window Features in Understanding the Features of Your Vehicle for further information Illuminated Vanity Mirrors An illuminated vanity mirror is located on the sun visor To use the mirror rotate the sun visor downward and swing the mirror cover upward The light turns on automatically Closing the mirror cover turns off the light Uconnect Phone IF EQUIPPED Uconnect Phone is a voice activated hands...

Page 95: ...and enables you to mute the system s microphone for private conversation The Uconnect Phone is driven through your Bluetooth威 Hands Free Profile cellular phone Uconnect features Bluetooth威 technology the global standard that enables different electronic devices to con nect to each other without wires or a docking station so Uconnect Phone works no matter where you stow your cellular phone be it yo...

Page 96: ...the Operation section The Uconnect Phone can be used with any Hands Free Profile certified Bluetooth威 cellular phone See the Uconnect website for supported phones If your cellu lar phone supports a different profile e g Headset Profile you may not be able to use any Uconnect Phone features Refer to your cellular service provider or the phone manufacturer for details The Uconnect Phone is fully int...

Page 97: ...parts and say each part of the command when you are asked for it For example you can use the combined form voice com mand Phonebook New Entry or you can break the combined form command into two voice commands Phonebook and New Entry Please remember the Uconnect Phone works best when you talk in a normal conversational tone as if speaking to someone sitting a few feet meters away from you Voice Com...

Page 98: ...after the beep say Pair a Phone and follow the audible prompts You will be asked to say a four digit Personal Identi fication Number PIN which you will later need to enter into your cellular phone You can enter any four digit PIN You will not need to remember this PIN after the initial pairing process For identification purposes you will be prompted to give the Uconnect Phone a name for your cellu...

Page 99: ...t to call For example you can say 234 567 8901 The Uconnect Phone will confirm the phone number and then dial The number will appear in the display of certain radios Call by Saying a Name Press the button to begin After the Ready prompt and the following beep say Call The system will prompt you to say the name of the person you want to call After the Ready prompt and the following beep say the nam...

Page 100: ...on e g Home Work Mobile or Pager This will allow you to store multiple numbers for each phonebook entry if desired When prompted recite the phone number for the phonebook entry that you are adding After you are finished adding an entry into the phone book you will be given the opportunity to add more phone numbers to the current entry or to return to the main menu The Uconnect Phone will allow you...

Page 101: ...ample after you start the vehicle A maximum of 1000 entries per phone will be down loaded and updated every time a phone is connected to the Uconnect Phone Depending on the maximum number of entries down loaded there may be a short delay before the latest downloaded names can be used Until then if avail able the previous downloaded phonebook is available for use Only the phonebook of the currently...

Page 102: ...end phonebook entries if they are already connected to any system via Bluetooth威 and you may see a message on the phone display that the Bluetooth威 link is busy In this case the user must first disconnect or drop the Bluetooth威 connection to the Uconnect Phone and then send the address book entry via Bluetooth威 Please see your phone Owner s Manual for specific instructions on how to drop the Bluet...

Page 103: ...e may have a cellular and a home number but you can add John Doe s work number later using the Phonebook Edit feature Delete Uconnect Phonebook Entry NOTE Editing phonebook entries is recommended when the vehicle is not in motion Press the button to begin After the Ready prompt and the following beep say Phonebook Delete After you enter the Phonebook Delete menu you will then be asked for the name...

Page 104: ...ll the entries from the phonebook After confirmation the phonebook entries will be deleted Note that only the phonebook in the current language is deleted Automatic downloaded phonebook entries cannot be deleted or edited List All Names in the Uconnect Phonebook Press the button to begin After the Ready prompt and the following beep say Phonebook List Names The Uconnect Phone will play the names o...

Page 105: ...upt the vehicle audio sys tem if on and will ask if you would like to answer the call Press the button to accept the call To reject the call press and hold the button until you hear a single beep indicating that the incoming call was rejected Answer or Reject an Incoming Call Call Currently in Progress If a call is currently in progress and you have another incoming call you will hear the same net...

Page 106: ...ggling Between Calls If two calls are in progress one active and one on hold press the button until you hear a single beep indicating that the active and hold status of the two calls have switched Only one call can be placed on hold at a time Conference Call When two calls are in progress one active and one on hold press and hold the button until you hear a double beep indicating that the two call...

Page 107: ... Call Continuation Call continuation is the progression of a phone call on the Uconnect Phone after the vehicle ignition key has been switched to OFF Call continuation functionality avail able on the vehicle can be any one of three types After the ignition key is switched to OFF a call can continue on the Uconnect Phone either until the call ends or until the vehicle battery condition dictates ces...

Page 108: ... paired phone name is not language specific and usable across all languages Emergency Assistance If you are in an emergency and the cellular phone is reachable Pick up the phone and manually dial the emergency number for your area If the phone is not reachable and the Uconnect Phone is operational you may reach the emergency number as follows Press the button to begin After the Ready prompt and th...

Page 109: ...and stays paired to the Uconnect Phone System Towing Assistance If you need towing assistance Press the button to begin After the Ready prompt and the following beep say Towing Assistance NOTE The towing assistance number dialed is based on the country where the vehicle is purchased 1 800 528 2069 for the U S 1 877 213 4525 for Canada 55 14 3454 for Mexico City and 1 800 712 3040 for outside Mexic...

Page 110: ...for use of the Uconnect Phone When calling a number with your Uconnect Phone that normally requires you to enter in a touch tone sequence on your cellular phone keypad you can press the button and say the sequence you wish to enter followed by the word Send For example if required to enter your PIN followed with a pound 3 7 4 6 you can press the button and say 3 7 4 6 Send Saying a number or seque...

Page 111: ...t of the voice prompt Turning Confirmation Prompts ON OFF Turning confirmation prompts off will stop the system from confirming your choices e g the Uconnect Phone will not repeat a phone number before you dial it Press the button to begin After the Ready prompt and the following beep say Setup Confirmations The Uconnect Phone will play the current confirmation prompt status and you will be given ...

Page 112: ...s situation after successfully dialing a number the user may feel that the call did not go through even though the call is in progress Once your call is answered you will hear the audio Mute Un Mute Mute OFF When you mute the Uconnect Phone you will still be able to hear the conversation coming from the other party but the other party will not be able to hear you In order to mute the Uconnect Phon...

Page 113: ...er the Ready prompt and the following beep say Setup Phone Pairing When prompted say List Phones The Uconnect Phone will play the phone names of all paired cellular phones in order from the highest to the lowest priority To select or delete a paired phone being announced press the button and say Select or Delete Also see the next two sec tions for an alternate way to select or delete a paired phon...

Page 114: ...time while the list is being played and then choose the phone you wish to delete Things You Should Know About Your Uconnect Phone Uconnect Phone Tutorial To hear a brief tutorial of the system features press the button and say Uconnect Tutorial Voice Training For users experiencing difficulty with the system recog nizing their voice commands or numbers the Uconnect Phone Voice Training feature may...

Page 115: ... Voice Training session via the above procedure and follow the prompts Voice Command For best performance adjust the rearview mirror to provide at least 1 2 in 1 cm gap between the overhead console if equipped and the mirror Always wait for the beep before speaking Speak normally without pausing just as you would speak to a person sitting a few feet meters away from you Make sure that no one other...

Page 116: ... recognition rate is optimized when the entries are not similar Numbers must be spoken in single digits 800 must be spoken eight zero zero not eight hundred You can say O letter O for 0 zero Even though international dialing for most number combinations is supported some shortcut dialing number combinations may not be supported In a convertible vehicle system performance may be compromised with th...

Page 117: ...tible top down Bluetooth威 Communication Link Cellular phones have been found to lose connection to the Uconnect Phone When this happens the connec tion can generally be reestablished by switching the phone off on Your cellular phone is recommended to remain in Bluetooth威 ON mode Power Up After switching the ignition key from OFF to either the ON or ACC position or after a language change you must ...

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Page 121: ...ive six seven eight nine star plus pound add location all Voice Commands Primary Alternate s call cancel confirmation prompts continue delete dial download edit emergency English erase all Espanol Francais help home 120 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE ...

Page 122: ...ing pairing phonebook phone book previous record again Voice Commands Primary Alternate s redial return to main menu return or main menu select phone select send set up phone settings or phone set up towing assistance transfer call Uconnect Tutorial try again voice training work yes 3 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 121 ...

Page 123: ...and system allows you to control your AM FM radio satellite radio disc player and a memo recorder NOTE Take care to speak into the Voice Interface System as calmly and normally as possible The ability of the Voice Interface System to recognize user voice com mands may be negatively affected by rapid speaking or a raised voice level WARNING Any voice commanded system should be used only in safe dri...

Page 124: ...or Main Menu These commands are universal and can be used from any menu All other commands can be used depending upon the active application For example if you are in the disc menu and you are listening to FM radio you can speak commands from the disc menu or from the FM radio menu When using this system you should speak clearly and at a normal speaking volume The system will best recognize your s...

Page 125: ... Menu Start a dialogue by pressing the Voice Command button You may say Main Menu to switch to the main menu In this mode you can say the following commands Radio to switch to the radio mode Disc to switch to the disc mode Memo to switch to the memo recorder System Setup to switch to system setup Radio AM or Radio Long Wave or Radio Medium Wave If Equipped To switch to the AM band say AM or Radio ...

Page 126: ...ollowing com mands Channel Number to change the channel by its spoken number Next Channel to select the next channel Previous Channel to select the previous channel List Channel to hear a list of available channels Select Name to say the name of a channel Radio Menu to switch to the radio menu Main Menu to switch to the main menu Disc To switch to the disc mode say Disc In this mode you may say th...

Page 127: ...reviously recorded memos During the playback you may press the Voice Command button to stop playing memos You proceed by saying one of the following commands Repeat to repeat a memo Next to play the next memo Previous to play the previous memo Delete to delete a memo Delete All to delete all memos System Setup To switch to system setup say Setup In this mode you may say the following commands Lang...

Page 128: ...ice For best results the Voice Training session should be completed when the vehicle is parked engine running all windows closed and the blower fan switched off This procedure may be repeated with a new user The system will adapt to the last trained voice only SEATS Seats are a primary part of the Occupant Restraint System of the vehicle They need to be used properly for safe operation of the vehi...

Page 129: ...e is moving is dangerous The sudden movement of the seat could cause you to lose control The seat belt might not be properly adjusted and you could be injured Adjust the seat only while the vehicle is parked CAUTION DO NOT place any article under a power seat or impede its ability to move as it may cause damage to the seat controls Seat travel may become limited if movement is stopped by an obstru...

Page 130: ...with the seatback reclined so that the shoulder belt is no longer resting against your chest In a collision you could slide under the seat belt and be seriously or even fatally injured Use the recliner only when the vehicle is parked Power Seat Recline Switch 3 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 129 ...

Page 131: ... reduce the risk of injury in the event of a rear impact The head restraint should be adjusted so the top of the head restraint is located above the top of your ear To raise the head restraint pull upward on the head restraint To lower the head restraint press the large button located on the base of the head restraint and push downward on the head restraint Lumbar Support Control Lever 130 UNDERST...

Page 132: ...d simultaneously pull up on the head restraint To install the head restraint insert the head restraint rods into each guide apply pressure down on the headrest until the head restraint reaches the first lock position push the large button in and push down and adjust head restraint to desired position Adjustable Head Restraints Removing Head Restraint 3 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 13...

Page 133: ...icle is in motion Always adjust the head restraints when the vehicle is in PARK Heated Seats This feature heats the front driver passenger and second row seats The controls for each heater are located near the bottom center of the instrument panel After turning the ignition ON you can choose from High Low or Off heat settings Amber indicator lights in each switch indicate the level of heat in use ...

Page 134: ...heat setting is selected heat will be felt within two to five minutes WARNING Persons who are unable to feel pain to the skin because of advanced age chronic illness diabetes spinal cord injury medication alcohol use ex haustion or other physical condition must exercise care when using the seat heater It may cause burns even at low temperatures especially if used for long periods of time Do not pl...

Page 135: ...o provide an additional storage area Pull on the loops shown in the illustration to fold down either or both seatbacks These loops can be tucked away when not in use When the seatback is folded to the upright position make sure it is latched by strongly pulling on the top of the seatback above the seat strap Folding Rear Seats 134 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE ...

Page 136: ... in motion They could be seriously injured in an accident Children should be seated and using the proper restraint system DRIVER MEMORY SEAT IF EQUIPPED This feature allows the driver to store up to two different memory profiles for easy recall through a Memory switch Each memory profile contains desired position settings for the driver seat side mirrors adjustable pedals power tilt telescopic ste...

Page 137: ...orm the following NOTE Saving a new memory profile will erase an existing profile from memory 1 Adjust all memory profile settings to desired prefer ences i e seat side mirror adjustable pedals power tilt and telescopic steering column and radio station pre sets 2 Press and release the SET button on the Memory switch then press the side of the rocker switch labeled 1 within five seconds The Electr...

Page 138: ...Programmable Features in Understanding Your In strument Panel for further information Linking and Unlinking the Remote Keyless Entry Transmitter to Memory Your RKE transmitters can be programmed to recall one of two pre programmed memory profiles by pressing the UNLOCK button on the RKE transmitter To program your RKE transmitters perform the follow ing 1 Remove the Key Fob from the ignition or ch...

Page 139: ...or the UNLOCK button on the RKE transmitter linked to memory position 2 A recall can be cancelled by pressing any of the MEMORY buttons S 1 or 2 on the driver s door during a recall When a recall is cancelled the driver seat side mirror adjustable pedals power tilt and telescopic steer ing column stop moving A delay of one second will occur before another recall can be selected Easy Entry Exit Sea...

Page 140: ... seat position is between 0 9 in and 2 7 in 22 7 mm and 67 7 mm forward of the rear stop The seat will return to its previously set position when you place the ignition in the ACC or RUN position The Easy Entry Easy Exit feature is disabled when the driver seat position is less than 0 9 in 22 7 mm forward of the rear stop At this position there is no benefit to the driver by moving the seat for Ea...

Page 141: ...ide of the instrument panel 2 Move to the outside of the vehicle and push the safety catch to the left The safety catch is located under the center front edge of the hood Use the hood prop rod if equipped to secure the hood in the open position Hood Release Lever Hood Safety Catch 140 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE ...

Page 142: ... before driving your vehicle If the hood is not fully latched it could open when the vehicle is in motion and block your vision Failure to follow this warning could result in serious injury or death LIGHTS Headlight Switch The headlight switch is located on the left side of the instrument panel This switch controls the operation of the headlights parking lights instru ment panel lights instrument ...

Page 143: ...e is also on This means the headlights will stay on for up to 90 seconds after you place the ignition in the OFF position To turn the automatic system off move the headlight switch out of the AUTO position NOTE The engine must be running before the head lights will come on in the automatic mode Headlights On with Wipers When this feature is active the headlights will turn on approximately 10 secon...

Page 144: ...o Electronic Vehicle Information Center EVIC Customer Programmable Features in Understanding Your Instrument Panel for further information 2 Rotate the headlight switch counterclockwise to the AUTO position 3 Push the multifunction lever away from you to switch the headlights to the high beam position NOTE This system will not activate until the vehicle is at or above 25 mph 40 km h To Deactivate ...

Page 145: ...ition they will turn off in the normal manner NOTE The lights must be turned off within 45 seconds of placing the ignition in OFF position to activate this feature The Headlight delay time is programmable Refer to Electronic Vehicle Information Center EVIC Customer Programmable Features in Understanding Your Instrument Panel for further information Daytime Running Lights If Equipped The high beam ...

Page 146: ... The fog lights will operate with the low beam headlights or parking lights on However selecting the high beam headlights will turn off the fog lights Multifunction Lever The multifunction lever controls the operation of the turn signals headlight beam selection and passing lights The lever is located on the left side of the steering column Turn Signals Move the multifunction lever up or down and ...

Page 147: ...ay from you to switch the headlights to high beam Pull the multifunction lever toward you to switch the headlights back to low beam Flash To Pass You can signal another vehicle with your headlights by lightly pulling the multifunction lever toward you This will cause the headlights to turn on at high beam and remain on until the multifunction lever is released Overhead Console Map Reading Lights T...

Page 148: ... position or cycle the light switch Dimmer Control The dimmer control is part of the headlight switch and is located on the left side of the instrument panel With the parking lights or headlights on rotating the dimmer control upward will increase the brightness of the in strument panel lights and if so equipped the lighting in the door map pockets and cupholders Dome Light Position Rotate the dim...

Page 149: ...lights or headlights are on WINDSHIELD WIPERS AND WASHERS The multifunction lever operates the windshield wipers and washer when the ignition is placed in the RUN position The multifunction lever is located on the left side of the steering column Rotate the end of the multifunction lever to the first detent past the intermittent settings for low speed wiper operation or to the second detent past t...

Page 150: ...r push the multifunction lever inward toward the steering column to the second detent and hold it for as long as washer spray is desired If you activate the washer while the windshield wiper control is in the delay range the wipers will operate for two wipe cycles after releasing the multifunction lever and then resume the intermittent interval previously selected If you activate the washer while ...

Page 151: ... information Rain Sensing Wipers This feature senses moisture on the windshield and automatically activates the wipers for the driver This feature is especially useful for road splash or over spray from the windshield washers of the vehicle ahead Rotate the end of the multifunction lever to one of the six intermittent wiper settings to activate this feature The sensitivity of the system is adjusta...

Page 152: ...arms It will not operate under the following conditions Low Temperature Wipe Inhibit The Rain Sensing feature will not operate when the ignition is placed in the RUN position the vehicle is stationary and the outside temperature is below 32 F 0 C unless the wiper control on the multifunction lever is moved the vehicle speed becomes greater than 0 mph 0 km h or the outside temperature rises above f...

Page 153: ...ring column move the lever up or down as desired To lengthen or shorten the steering column pull the lever toward you or push the lever away from you as desired NOTE For vehicles equipped with Driver Memory Seat you can use your Remote Keyless Entry RKE transmitter or the memory switch on the driver s door trim panel to return the tilt telescopic steering column to pre programmed positions Refer t...

Page 154: ...d to allow a greater range of driver comfort for steering wheel tilt and seat position This feature allows both the brake and accelerator pedal to move toward or away from the driver to provide improved position with the steering wheel The switch is located on the front side of the driver s seat cushion side shield Press the switch forward to move the pedals forward toward the front of the vehicle...

Page 155: ...ess Entry RKE transmitter or the memory switch on the driver s door trim panel to return the adjustable pedals to pre programmed positions Refer to Driver Memory Seat in Understanding the Features of Your Vehicle for further information WARNING Do not adjust the pedals while the vehicle is moving You could lose control and have an accident Always adjust the pedals while the vehicle is parked CAUTI...

Page 156: ...his occurs the Electronic Speed Con trol System can be reactivated by pushing the Electronic Speed Control ON OFF button and resetting the desired vehicle set speed To Activate Push and release the ON OFF button located on the end of the Electronic Speed Control lever The indicator light in the instrument cluster will illuminate and the cluster will display a Cruise ON message to show that the spe...

Page 157: ... from the accelerator pedal and the vehicle will operate at the selected speed NOTE Electronic Speed Control will only function in 3rd 4th or 5th gear when in the Autostick威 mode if equipped The Electronic Speed Control may not engage if a different size tire is installed on one wheel such as the compact spare tire To Deactivate The system will disable Electronic Speed Control without erasing the ...

Page 158: ...time the lever is tapped speed increases so tapping the lever three times will increase speed by 3 mph 4 8 km h etc To decrease speed while Electronic Speed Control is set push down and hold the lever in SET DECEL If the lever is continually held in the SET DECEL position the set speed will continue to until the lever is released Release the lever when the desired speed is reached and a new set sp...

Page 159: ... icy snow covered or slippery PARKSENSE姞 REAR PARK ASSIST The ParkSense威 Rear Park Assist system is a driver aid that senses for obstacles behind the vehicle Refer to ParkSense威 System Usage Precautions for limitations of this system and recommendations ParkSense威 is active when the driver shifts the transmis sion into the REVERSE position and the parking brake is not applied and the vehicle speed...

Page 160: ... one set to warn of obstacles behind the left rear of the vehicle and the other set to warn of obstacles behind the right rear of the vehicle The driver can view the indicators either through the rearview mirror or by looking at the display above the rear window ParkSense威 dimly illuminates the two inner most yellow indicators when it is ON and detecting no obstacles The following chart shows the ...

Page 161: ...5 in 85 cm Yellow No 5th LED 20 in 50 cm 27 6 in 70 cm Yellow No 6th LED 16 in 40 cm 19 7 in 50 cm Red Yes Intermittent 7th LED 6 in 15 cm 11 8 in 30 cm Red Yes Continuous ParkSense姞 System Usage Precautions NOTE Ensure that the rear bumper is free of snow ice mud dirt and debris to keep the ParkSense威 Rear Park Assist system operating properly Jackhammers large trucks and other vibrations could a...

Page 162: ...se威 switch will illuminate If this occurs after making sure the rear fascia bumper is clean and clear of snow ice mud dirt or other obstruction see your authorized dealer for service Clean the ParkSense威 sensors regularly taking care not to scratch or damage them The sensors must not be covered with ice snow slush mud dirt or debris Failure to do so can result in ParkSense威 not working properly Th...

Page 163: ...e to stop in time when the obstacle is detected It is recommended that the driver looks over his her shoulder when using ParkSense威 WARNING Drivers must be careful when backing up even when using the ParkSense威 Rear Park Assist sys tem Always check carefully behind your vehicle look behind you and be sure to check for pedes trians animals other vehicles obstructions and blind spots before backing ...

Page 164: ... the rear fascia when the warning display turns on the single flashing arc and sounds the continuous tone Also the ParkSense威 sensors could detect the ball mount and hitch ball assembly depending on its size and shape giving a false indication that an obstacle is behind the vehicle OVERHEAD CONSOLE The overhead console contains courtesy reading lights and storage for sunglasses Universal Garage Do...

Page 165: ...t Sunglasses Storage At the rear of the overhead console a compartment is provided for the storage of a pair of sunglasses The storage compartment access is a push push design Push on the raised bar on the compartment door to open Push on the raised bar to close GARAGE DOOR OPENER IF EQUIPPED HomeLink威 replaces up to three remote controls hand held transmitters that operate devices such as garage ...

Page 166: ...p and reverse feature as required by federal safety standards This includes most garage door opener models manufactured after 1982 Do not use a garage door opener with out these safety features Call toll free 1 800 355 3515 or on the Internet at www HomeLink com for safety information or assistance Vehicle exhaust contains carbon monoxide a dan gerous gas Do not run your vehicle in the garage whil...

Page 167: ...raining 1 Place the ignition in the RUN position 2 Place the handheld transmitter 1 to 3 in 3 to 8 cm from the HomeLink威 buttons while keeping the EVIC display in view For optimal training point the battery end of the hand held transmitter away from the HomeLink威 3 Simultaneously press and hold both the chosen HomeLink威 button and the handheld transmitter button until the EVIC display changes from...

Page 168: ...annel if the garage door does not operate with HomeLink威 and the garage door opener was manufactured after 1995 the garage door opener may have rolling code If so proceed to the heading Programming A Rolling Code System 5 PROGRAMMING A ROLLING CODE SYSTEM At the garage door opener motor in the garage locate the Learn or Training button This can usually be found where the hanging antenna wire is at...

Page 169: ...HomeLink威 buttons repeat each step for each remaining button DO NOT erase the channels Gate Operator Canadian Programming Canadian radio frequency laws require transmitter sig nals to time out or quit after several seconds of transmission which may not be long enough for HomeLink威 to pick up the signal during programming Similar to this Canadian law some U S gate operators are designed to time out...

Page 170: ...ink姞 Button To reprogram a channel that has been previously trained follow these steps 1 Place the ignition in the RUN position 2 Press and hold the desired HomeLink威 button for 20 seconds until the EVIC display states CHANNEL TRAINING Do not release the button 3 Without releasing the button proceed with Program ming HomeLink威 Step 2 and follow all remaining steps Security It is advised to erase a...

Page 171: ...mation This device complies with FCC rules Part 15 and Industry Canada RSS 210 Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 This device may not cause harmful interference 2 This device must accept any interference that may be received including interference that may cause undesired operation NOTE The transmitter has been tested and it complies with FCC and IC rules Changes or modificatio...

Page 172: ...ating the power sunroof switch Such entrapment may result in serious injury or death In an accident there is a greater risk of being thrown from a vehicle with an open sunroof You could also be seriously injured or killed Always fasten your seat belt properly and make sure all passengers are also properly secured Do not allow small children to operate the sun roof Never allow your fingers other bo...

Page 173: ...nroof during Express Close operation If an ob struction in the path of the sunroof is detected the sunroof will automatically retract Remove the obstruc tion if this occurs Next press the power sunroof switch forward and release to Express Close Pinch Protect Override If a known obstruction ice debris etc prevents closing press the power sunroof switch forward and hold for two seconds after the re...

Page 174: ...imize the buffeting If the buffeting occurs with the sunroof open then adjust the sunroof opening to minimize the buffeting or open any window Sunroof Maintenance Use only a nonabrasive cleaner and a soft cloth to clean the glass panel Ignition Off Operation The power sunroof switch will remain active for up to 60 minutes after the ignition is placed in the OFF posi tion Opening either front door ...

Page 175: ...n NOTE To ensure proper operation a MOPAR威 knob and element must be used Do not exceed the maximum power of 160 Watts 13 Amps at 12 Volts If the 160 Watt 13 Amp power rating is exceeded the fuse protecting the system will need to be replaced The 12 Volt power outlet next to the ash receiver tray has power available only when the ignition is placed in the ACC or RUN position Front Power Outlet 174 ...

Page 176: ...e outlet is powered directly from the battery power available at all times Items plugged into this outlet may discharge the battery and or prevent the engine from starting WARNING To avoid serious injury or death Only devices designed for use in this type of outlet should be inserted into any 12 Volt outlet Continued Center Console Power Outlet 3 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 175 ...

Page 177: ... Continued CAUTION Continued Accessories that draw higher power i e coolers vacuum cleaners lights etc will degrade the battery even more quickly Only use these inter mittently and with greater caution After the use of high power draw accessories or long periods of the vehicle not being started with accessories still plugged in the vehicle must be driven a sufficient length of time to allow the al...

Page 178: ...ders are located in the center armrest between the rear seats The cupholders are positioned forward in the armrest and side by side to provide convenient access to beverage cans or bottles while maintaining a resting place for the rear occupants elbows Front Seat Cupholders Rear Seat Cupholders 3 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 177 ...

Page 179: ...trol which holds up to four CD jewel cases Two separate storage compartments are also located underneath the armrest 1 Release button for bottom compartment 2 Release button for top compartment 3 Top Compartment 4 Bottom Compartment You can access this compartment directly without first exposing the upper compartment by oper ating the Release Button for the bottom compartment with the armrest down...

Page 180: ...easily by pulling nylon tabs between the seatbacks and the bolsters When the seats are folded down they provide a continuous nearly flat extension of the load floor WARNING The weight and position of cargo and passengers can change the vehicle center of gravity and vehicle handling To avoid loss of control resulting in per sonal injury follow these guidelines for loading your vehicle Always place ...

Page 181: ...used as a play area by children when the vehicle is in motion They could be seriously injured in an accident Children should be seated and using the proper restraint system Continued WARNING Continued To help protect against personal injury passengers should not be seated in the rear cargo area The rear cargo space is intended for load carrying purposes only not for passengers who should sit in se...

Page 182: ...on press the button a second time CAUTION Failure to follow these cautions can cause damage to the heating elements Continued CAUTION Continued Use care when washing the inside of the rear window Do not use abrasive window cleaners on the interior surface of the window Use a soft cloth and a mild washing solution wiping parallel to the heating elements Labels can be peeled off after soaking with w...

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Page 184: ...cle Information Center EVIC Displays 202 Engine Oil Change Indicator System 206 Trip Functions 206 Performance Pages If Equipped 208 Keyless Go Display If Equipped 212 Driver Selectable Surround Sound DSS If Equipped 212 Compass Display 213 Uconnect GPS If Equipped 215 System Warnings Customer Information Features 216 Personal Settings Customer Programmable Features 216 䡵 Setting The Analog Clock ...

Page 185: ...uctions Radio Mode 226 Operation Instructions CD Mode For CD And MP3 Audio Play 229 Notes On Playing MP3 Files 232 Operation Instructions Auxiliary Mode 234 䡵 Media Center 130 RES RSC AM FM Stereo Radio With CD Player MP3 AUX Jack And Sirius Radio 235 Operating Instructions Radio Mode 235 Operation Instructions CD Mode For CD And MP3 Audio Play 241 Notes On Playing MP3 Files 243 List Button CD Mod...

Page 186: ...ode 253 Satellite Antenna 253 Reception Quality 254 Operating Instructions Uconnect Multimedia Satellite Mode 254 Operating Instructions Uconnect Phone If Equipped 256 䡵 Kicker威 High Performance Sound System With Driver Selectable Surround DSS If Equipped 257 䡵 Video Entertainment System VES If Equipped 258 Kicker威 Mobile Surround KMS1 威 If Equipped 260 䡵 Remote Sound System Controls If Equipped 2...

Page 187: ...䡵 Climate Controls 263 Automatic Temperature Control 263 Operating Tips 268 186 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL ...

Page 188: ...imate Control 14 Hood Release 3 Hazard Switch 9 Heated Seat Switch 15 Trunk Release Button 4 Analog Clock 10 Power Outlet 16 Headlight Switch 5 Electronic Stability Program Off Button 11 Ash Tray If Equipped 6 Glove Compartment 12 Storage Compartment 4 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 187 ...

Page 189: ...INSTRUMENT CLUSTER 188 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL ...

Page 190: ...cle is driven more than 1 mile 1 6 km with either turn signal on Check for an inoperative outside light bulb if either indicator flashes at a rapid rate 5 Speedometer Indicates vehicle speed 6 Electronic Vehicle Information Center EVIC Display Odometer The odometer shows the total distance the vehicle has been driven U S Federal regulations require that upon transfer of vehicle ownership the selle...

Page 191: ...R button to turn off the message If the problem continues the message will appear the next time the vehicle is started A loose improperly installed or damaged fuel filler cap may also turn on the Malfunction Indicator Light MIL 7 Tachometer The red segments indicate the maximum permissible engine revolutions per minute RPM x 1000 for each gear range Ease up on the accelerator before reaching the r...

Page 192: ...he key in the ignition switch placed in the RUN position The light should go out with the engine running If the light remains on after several ignition cycles and the vehicle has been driven several miles kilometers at speeds greater than 30 mph 48 km h see an authorized dealer as soon as possible to have the problem diagnosed and corrected WARNING If a warning light remains on the system may not ...

Page 193: ...t will remain on until the condition has been corrected The dual brake system provides a reserve braking capac ity in the event of a failure to a portion of the hydraulic system A leak in either half of the dual brake system is indicated by the Brake Warning Light which will turn on when the brake fluid level in the master cylinder has dropped below a specified level The light will remain on until...

Page 194: ... switch in the RUN position NOTE This light shows only that the parking brake is applied It does not show the degree of brake application 13 Electronic Stability Program ESP Traction Control System TCS Indicator Light If this indicator light flashes during accelera tion ease up on the accelerator and apply as little throttle as possible Adapt your speed and driving to the prevailing road condition...

Page 195: ...dangerous You or others could be badly burned by steam or boiling coolant You may want to call a service center if your vehicle overheats If you decide to look under the hood yourself refer to Maintaining Your Vehicle and follow the warnings under the Cooling System Pressure Cap paragraph 15 Trip Odometer Button Press this button to change the display from odometer to either of two trip odometer s...

Page 196: ...estraints in Things To Know Before Starting Your Vehicle for further information 19 Vehicle Security Light If Equipped This light will flash at a fast rate for approxi mately 15 seconds when the vehicle security alarm is arming and then will flash slowly until the vehicle is disarmed 20 Fuel Gauge The pointer shows the level of fuel in the fuel tank when the ignition switch is placed in the RUN po...

Page 197: ...e placard or tire inflation pressure label you should determine the proper tire inflation pressure for those tires As an added safety feature your vehicle has been equipped with a Tire Pressure Monitoring System TPMS that illuminates a low tire pressure telltale when one or more of your tires is significantly under inflated Accordingly when the low tire pressure telltale illumi nates you should st...

Page 198: ...e after replacing one or more tires or wheels on your vehicle to ensure that the replacement or alternate tires and wheels allow the TPMS to continue to function properly CAUTION The TPMS has been optimized for the original equipment tires and wheels TPMS pressures and warning have been established for the tire size equipped on your vehicle Undesirable system opera tion or sensor damage may result...

Page 199: ...n the ignition is in the RUN position before engine start If the MIL does not come on when turning the key from OFF to RUN have the condition checked promptly Certain conditions such as a loose or missing gas cap poor fuel quality etc may illuminate the MIL after engine start The vehicle should be serviced if the MIL stays on through several of your typical driving cycles In most situations the ve...

Page 200: ...hould turn on momentarily when the engine is started If the light turns on while driving stop the vehicle and shut OFF the engine as soon as possible A single chime will sound when this light turns on Do not operate the vehicle until the cause is corrected This light does not indicate how much oil is in the engine The engine oil level must be checked using the procedure shown in Maintaining Your V...

Page 201: ...ays Tire Pressure Monitor System if equipped Personal Settings Customer Programmable Features Compass display Outside temperature display Trip computer functions Uconnect Phone displays if equipped Uconnect gps screens if equipped Audio mode display Surround Sound modes if equipped with Driver Selectable Surround DSS Performance Pages if equipped Electronic Vehicle Information Center EVIC 200 UNDE...

Page 202: ...tem Controls Press the SCROLL button to scroll through Trip Functions Performance Pages if equipped Uconnect gps if equipped System Status Messages and Personal Settings Customer Programmable Features The SCROLL button also functions as a remote sound system con trol Refer to Remote Sound System Controls Press the AUDIO MODE button to select the Compass Temp Audio screen Along with compass reading...

Page 203: ...hime RKE Battery Low with a single chime Memory 1 2 Profile Set Memory 1 2 Profile Recall Memory System Disabled Vehicle Not In PARK with a single chime Memory System Disabled Seat Belt Buckled with a single chime Personal Settings Not Available Vehicle Not in PARK Left Right Front Door Ajar one or more with a single chime if speed is above 1 mph 1 6 km h Left Right Rear Door Ajar one or more with...

Page 204: ...fer to Adaptive Cruise Control ACC in Understanding The Features Of Your Vehicle if equipped Distance Set After changing the desired following distance in the Adaptive Cruise Control ACC system this message will display momentarily Refer to Adaptive Cruise Control ACC in Understanding The Features Of Your Vehicle if equipped Attention If the Adaptive Cruise Control ACC system predicts that its max...

Page 205: ...orized dealer Refer to Adaptive Cruise Control ACC in Understanding The Features Of Your Vehicle if equipped Adjustable Pedals Disabled Cruise Engaged with a single chime only available on vehicles equipped with memory seats Adjustable Pedals Disabled Vehicle In REVERSE with a single chime only available on vehicles equipped with memory seats Channel Transmit Channel Training Channel Trained Clear...

Page 206: ...ng Check Gascap refer to Adding Fuel in Starting And Operating Service Park Assist System with a single chime Turn To Run refer to Remote Starting System in Things To Know Before Starting Your Vehicle Upshift 0 60 mph 0 100 km h if equipped with Performance Pages Braking Distance if equipped with Performance Pages 1 8 Mile if equipped with Performance Pages 1 4 Mile if equipped with Performance Pa...

Page 207: ...turn off the message temporarily press and release the MENU button To reset the oil change indica tor system after performing the scheduled maintenance refer to the following procedure 1 Turn the ignition switch to the ON position Do not start the engine 2 Fully depress the accelerator pedal slowly three times within 10 seconds 3 Turn the ignition switch to the OFF LOCK position NOTE If the indica...

Page 208: ...he instantaneous and average fuel economy according to the current fuel tank level DTE cannot be reset through the FUNCTION SELECT button NOTE Significant changes in driving style or vehicle loading will greatly affect the actual drivable distance of the vehicle regardless of the DTE displayed value When the DTE value is less than 30 miles 48 km estimated driving distance the DTE display will chan...

Page 209: ... time within three seconds of resetting the currently displayed func tion Reset ALL will display during this three second window Performance Pages If Equipped WARNING Measurement of vehicle statistics with the Perfor mance Pages is intended for off highway or off road use only and should not be done on any public roadways It is recommended that these features be used in a controlled environment an...

Page 210: ...hen the vehicle speed is at 0 mph 0 km h The word READY will flash when conditions are met for the event to begin Dashes will display if the vehicle fails to reach 60 mph 100 km h in less then 10 seconds The time will continue to display until the FUNCTION SELECT button is pressed Pressing the FUNCTION SELECT button will clear the current run time and display the vehicle s best 0 60 mph 0 100 km h...

Page 211: ...LECT button will clear the current run and prepare the cluster to record a new run 1 8 Mile 1 4 Mile When selected this screen displays the time it takes the vehicle to travel 1 8 mile 1 4 mile within 30 seconds and the vehicle s speed when it reaches 1 8 mile 1 4 mile The feature will ready when the vehicle is at 0 mph 0 km h The word READY will flash when condi tions are met for the event to beg...

Page 212: ...and two lateral When a force greater than zero is measured the display will update the value as it climbs As the G Force falls the peak forces will continue to display Pressing the FUNCTION SELECT button will clear the peak force values Digital Speedometer When selected this screen displays vehicle speed and records top speed Press and hold the FUNCTION SELECT button for three seconds to toggle be...

Page 213: ...tantly visible by pressing the EVIC MENU button until the display appears Refer to Keyless Go in Starting And Operating for more information NOTE Under certain conditions the display may be superseded by another display of higher priority But when the ignition switch position is changed the display always re appears Driver Selectable Surround Sound DSS If Equipped Press and release the MENU button...

Page 214: ...ture therefore temperature readings are not updated when the vehicle is not moving Automatic Compass Calibration This compass is self calibrating which eliminates the need to set the compass manually When the vehicle is new the compass may appear erratic and the EVIC will display CAL until the compass is calibrated You may also calibrate the compass by completing one or more 360 degree turns in an...

Page 215: ...North and Geographic North To compensate for the differences the variance should be set for the zone where the vehicle is driven per the zone map Once properly set the compass will automatically compensate for the differences and provide the most accurate compass head ing NOTE Keep magnetic materials away from the top of the instrument panel such as iPod s Cell Phones Lap tops and Radar Detectors ...

Page 216: ...is active the SCROLL button can be used to scroll through the list the FUNCTION SELECT button can be used to select an item and the AUDIO MODE button can be used to return to the previous menu When the Map display is active pressing the FUNCTION SELECT but ton will change the Navigation Unit Display to the Menu Turn by Turn Directions The EVIC displays turn by turn directions to a pro grammed dest...

Page 217: ...e transmission is in PARK Press and release the MENU button until Personal Set tings displays in the EVIC Use the SCROLL button to display one of the following choices Language When in this display you may select one of five lan guages for all display nomenclature including the trip functions and the navigation system if equipped Press the FUNCTION SELECT button while in this display to select Eng...

Page 218: ...ck the passen ger s doors When All Doors 1st Press is selected all of the doors will unlock on the first press of the RKE transmitter UNLOCK button To make your selection press and release the FUNCTION SELECT button until Driver Door 1st Press or All Doors 1st Press appears NOTE If the vehicle is equipped with Passive Entry and the EVIC is programmed to Unlock All Doors 1st Press all doors will un...

Page 219: ... feature To make your selection press and release the FUNCTION SELECT button until ON or OFF appears Rain Sensing Intermittent Wipers When ON is selected the system will automatically activate the windshield wipers if it senses moisture on the windshield To make your selection press and release the FUNCTION SELECT button until ON or OFF appears When OFF is selected the system reverts to the standa...

Page 220: ...tion press and release the FUNCTION SELECT button until ON or OFF appears NOTE Turning the headlights on during the daytime causes the instrument panel lights to dim To increase the brightness refer to Lights in Understanding The Features Of Your Vehicle Delay Turning Headlights Off When this feature is selected the driver can choose to have the headlights remain on for 0 30 60 or 90 seconds when ...

Page 221: ...nd release the FUNCTION SELECT button until Off 45 sec 5 min 10 min 30 min or 60 min appears Confirmation of Voice Commands If Equipped When ON is selected all voice commands from the Uconnect system are confirmed To make your selec tion press and release the FUNCTION SELECT button until ON or OFF appears Park Assist System When ON is selected the system will scan for objects behind the vehicle wh...

Page 222: ...s feature is selected the high beam headlights will deactivate automatically under certain conditions To make your selection press and release the FUNCTION SELECT button until ON or OFF appears Refer to SmartBeam in Understanding The Features Of Your Vehicle for further information SETTING THE ANALOG CLOCK To set the analog clock at the top center of the instrument panel press and hold the button ...

Page 223: ...e Command System If Equipped For the radio refer to Voice Command in Understand ing The Features Of Your Vehicle Operating Instructions Uconnect Phone If Equipped Refer to Uconnect Phone in Understanding The Features Of Your Vehicle Clock Setting Procedure RBZ Radio To Manually Set the Clock 1 Turn on the radio 2 Touch the screen where the time is displayed the clock setting menu will appear on th...

Page 224: ...uch the screen where the words Daylight Savings are dis played to change the current setting Show Time if Radio is Off When selected this feature will display the time of day on the touch screen when the radio is turned off Proceed as follows to change the current setting 1 Turn on the radio 2 Touch the screen where the time is displayed The clock setting menu will appear on the screen 3 When this...

Page 225: ...worldwide standard for time This makes the system s clock very accurate once the appropriate time zone and daylight savings information is set To Manually Set the Clock RER REN 1 Turn on the radio 2 Touch the screen where the time is displayed 3 Touch the screen where User Clock is displayed the clock setting menu will appear on the screen 4 To move the hour forward touch the screen where the word...

Page 226: ...dio is Off When selected this feature will display the time of day on the touch screen when the radio is turned off Proceed as follows to change the current setting 1 Turn on the radio 2 Touch the screen where the time is displayed 3 Touch the screen where User Clock is displayed the clock setting menu will appear on the screen 4 When this feature is on a check mark will appear in the box next to ...

Page 227: ...the screen where the word Page is displayed to view additional time zones in the menu 6 Touch the screen where the word Save is displayed MEDIA CENTER 130 RES AM FM STEREO RADIO WITH CD PLAYER MP3 AUX JACK NOTE The radio sales code is located on the lower right side of the radio faceplate Operating Instructions Radio Mode NOTE The ignition switch must be in the ON or ACC position to operate the ra...

Page 228: ...ght switch to seek up and the left switch to seek down The radio will remain tuned to the new station until you make another selection Holding either button will bypass stations without stopping until you release it TIME Button Press the TIME button to alternate display of the time and radio frequency Clock Setting Procedure 1 Press and hold the TIME button until the hours blink 2 Adjust the hours...

Page 229: ...o the right or left to increase or decrease the mid range tones Push the rotary TUNE SCROLL control knob a third time and TREBLE will display Turn the TUNE SCROLL control knob to the right or left to increase or decrease the treble tones Push the rotary TUNE SCROLL control knob a fourth time and BALANCE will display Turn the TUNE SCROLL control knob to the right or left to adjust the sound level f...

Page 230: ...e display window Each button can be set for SET 1 and SET 2 in both AM and FM This allows a total of 12 AM and 12 FM stations to be stored into pushbutton memory The stations stored in SET 2 memory can be selected by pressing the pushbutton twice Every time a preset button is used a corresponding button number will display Buttons 1 6 These buttons tune the radio to the stations that you commit to...

Page 231: ... and the radio ON the unit will switch from radio to CD mode and begin to play when you insert the disc The display will show the track number and index time in minutes and seconds Play will begin at the start of track 1 CAUTION This CD player will accept 4 3 4 in 12 cm discs only The use of other sized discs may damage the CD player mechanism Do not use adhesive labels These labels can peel away ...

Page 232: ... current selection Pressing and holding the SEEK button will allow faster scrolling through the tracks in CD and MP3 modes TIME Button Press this button to change the display from a large CD playing time display to a small CD playing time display RW FF Press and hold the FF Fast Forward button and the CD player will begin to fast forward until FF is released or RW or another CD button is pressed T...

Page 233: ... read files properly and may be unable to play the file nor mally UDF and Apple HFS formats are not supported The radio uses the following limits for file systems Maximum number of folder levels 8 Maximum number of files 255 Maximum number of folders The radio display of file names and folder names is limited For large numbers of files and or folders the radio may be unable to display the file nam...

Page 234: ...id MP3 and will not play the file When using the MP3 encoder to compress audio data to an MP3 file the bit rate and sampling frequencies in the following table are supported In addition variable bit rates VBR are also supported The majority of MP3 files use a 44 1 kHz sampling rate and a 192 160 128 96 or VBR bit rate MPEG Specifi cation Sampling Fre quency kHz Bit Rate kbps MPEG 1 Audio Layer 3 4...

Page 235: ...sion disc enable the Disc at Once option before writing to the disc Operation Instructions Auxiliary Mode The auxiliary AUX jack is an audio input jack which allows the user to plug in a portable device such as an MP3 player or cassette player and utilize the vehicle s audio system to amplify the source and play through the vehicle speakers Pressing the DISC AUX button will change the mode to auxi...

Page 236: ...dio Push the ON VOLUME control knob a second time to turn off the radio Electronic Volume Control The electronic volume control turns continuously 360 degrees in either direction without stopping Turning the ON VOLUME control knob to the right increases the volume and to the left decreases it When the audio system is turned on the sound will be set at the same volume level as last played SEEK Butt...

Page 237: ...with or this feature is not available on your vehicle a Not Equipped With Uconnect message will display on the radio screen Phone Button Uconnect Phone If Equipped Press this button to operate the Uconnect Phone feature if equipped Refer to Uconnect Phone in Under standing The Features If Your Vehicle If your vehicle is not equipped with or this feature is not available on your vehicle a Not Equip...

Page 238: ...SETUP button and then follow the above procedure starting at Step 2 INFO Button Press the INFO button for an RDS station one with call letters displayed The radio will return a Radio Text message broadcast from an FM station FM mode only RW FF Pressing the RW Rewind or FF Fast Forward buttons causes the tuner to search for the next frequency in the direction of the arrows This feature operates in ...

Page 239: ...control knob a fifth time and FADE will display Turn the TUNE SCROLL control knob to the left or right to adjust the sound level between the front and rear speakers Push the rotary TUNE SCROLL control knob again to exit setting tone balance and fade MUSIC TYPE Button Pressing this button once will turn on the Music Type mode for five seconds Pressing the MUSIC TYPE button or turning the TUNE SCROL...

Page 240: ...er Dis play Soft Soft Soft Rock Soft Rck Soft Rhythm and Blues Soft R B Sports Sports Talk Talk Top 40 Top 40 Weather Weather By pressing the SEEK button when the Music Type icon is displayed the radio will be tuned to the next frequency station with the same selected Music Type name The Music Type function only operates when in the FM mode If a preset button is activated while in the Music Type P...

Page 241: ...ET RND button The symbol SET 1 will now show in the display window Select the button 1 6 you wish to lock onto this station and press and release that button If a button is not selected within five seconds after pressing the SET RND button the station will continue to play but will not be stored into pushbutton memory You may add a second station to each pushbutton by repeating the above procedure...

Page 242: ...ompact Disc s Gently insert one CD into the CD player with the CD label facing up The CD will automatically be pulled into the CD player and the CD icon will illuminate on the radio display If a CD does not go into the slot more than 1 0 in 2 5 cm a disc may already be loaded and must be ejected before a new disc can be loaded If you insert a disc with the ignition ON and the radio ON the unit wil...

Page 243: ...ng with the ignition OFF is not allowed on convertible or soft top models if equipped SEEK Button Press the right SEEK button for the next selection on the CD Press the left SEEK button to return to the beginning of the current selection or return to the beginning of the previous selection if the CD is within the first second of the current selection Pressing and holding the SEEK button will allow...

Page 244: ...ts are limited When writing MP3 files pay attention to the following restric tions Supported Media Disc Types The MP3 file recording media supported by the radio are CDDA CD R CD RW MP3 and CDDA MP3 Supported Medium Formats File Systems The medium formats supported by the radio are ISO 9660 Level 1 and Level 2 and includes the Joliet extension When reading discs recorded using formats other than I...

Page 245: ...s of normal CD audio tracks and computer files including MP3 files Discs created with an option such as keep disc open after writing are most likely multisession discs The use of multisession for CD audio or MP3 playback may result in longer disc loading times Supported MP3 File Formats The radio will recognize only files with the MP3 exten sion as MP3 files Non MP3 files named with the MP3 extens...

Page 246: ...ded the radio checks all files on the medium If the medium contains a lot of folders or files the radio will take more time to start playing the MP3 files Loading times for playback of MP3 files may be affected by the following Media CD RW media may take longer to load than CD R media Medium formats Multisession discs may take longer to load than non multisession discs Number of files and folders ...

Page 247: ...elapsed time priority mode Press and hold the INFO button for three seconds or more and the radio will display song titles for each file Press and hold the INFO button again for three seconds to return to elapsed time display Operation Instructions Auxiliary Mode The auxiliary AUX jack is an audio input jack which allows the user to plug in a portable device such as an MP3 player or cassette playe...

Page 248: ... RER RBZ REN REP REW RB2 or REZ touch screen radio UCI feature refer to the separate RER REN RBZ RB2 or REZ User s Manual UCI is available only if equipped as an option with these radios This feature allows an iPod威 to be plugged into the vehicle s sound system through a 16 pin connector using the provided interface cable UCI supports Mini 4G Photo Nano 5G iPod威 and iPhone威 devices Some iPod威 soft...

Page 249: ... If the iPod威 battery is completely discharged it may not communicate with the UCI system until a mini mum charge is attained Leaving the iPod威 connected to the UCI system may charge it to the required level Using This Feature By using the provided connection cable to connect an iPod威 to the vehicle s UCI 16 pin connector port The iPod威 audio can be played on the vehicle s sound system providing m...

Page 250: ... the current track Jump backward in the current track by pressing and holding the RW button Holding the RW button long enough will jump to the beginning of the current track Jump forward in the current track by pressing and holding the FF button A single press backward RW or forward FF will jump backward or forward respectively for five seconds Use the SEEK and SEEK buttons to jump to the previous...

Page 251: ... this button toggles between Shuffle ON and Shuffle OFF modes for the iPod威 If the RND icon is showing on the radio display then the shuffle mode is ON List Or Browse Mode During Play mode pressing any of the buttons described below will bring up List mode List mode enables scrolling through the list of menus and tracks on the iPod威 TUNE control knob The TUNE control knob functions in a similar ma...

Page 252: ... line and the first item in that list on the second line To Exit List mode without selecting a track press the same PRESET button again to go back to Play mode LIST button The LIST button will display the top level menu of the iPod威 Turn the TUNE control knob to list the top menu item to be selected and press the TUNE control knob This will display the next sub menu list item on the iPod威 then fol...

Page 253: ...ast ing technology to provide clear digital sound coast to coast The subscription service provider is Sirius Satellite Radio This service offers over 130 channels of music sports news entertainment and programming for chil dren directly from its satellites and broadcasting studios NOTE Sirius service is not available in Hawaii and has limited coverage in Alaska System Activation Sirius Satellite R...

Page 254: ...ed Press the TUNE SCROLL control knob and the Sirius ID number will display The Sirius ID number display will time out in two minutes Press any button on the radio to exit this screen ESN SID Access With REN RER Radios While in SAT mode press the MENU button on the radio faceplate Next touch the SUBSCRIPTION tab on the touch screen All the ESNs that apply to your vehicle will display Selecting Uco...

Page 255: ...nna can cause signal blockage Operating Instructions Uconnect Multimedia Satellite Mode NOTE The ignition switch must be in the ON or ACC position to operate the radio SEEK Buttons Press and release the SEEK buttons to search for the next channel in Satellite mode Press the right switch to seek up and the left switch to seek down The radio will remain tuned to the new channel until you make anothe...

Page 256: ...lockwise to increase or counterclockwise to decrease the channel MUSIC TYPE Button Pressing this button once will turn on the Music Type mode for five seconds Pressing the MUSIC TYPE button or turning the TUNE SCROLL control knob within five seconds will allow the program format type to be se lected Toggle the MUSIC TYPE button again to select the music type By pressing the SEEK button when the Mu...

Page 257: ...e channel will continue to play but will not be stored into pushbutton memory You may add a second channel to each pushbutton by repeating the above procedure with this exception Press the SET button twice and SET 2 will show in the display window Each button can be set for SET 1 and SET 2 This allows a total of 12 Satellite channels to be stored into pushbutton memory The channels stored in SET 2...

Page 258: ...ource This surround effect is available for audio from any source AM FM CD Satellite Radio or AUX and is activated through the Electronic Vehicle Information Center EVIC Refer to Driver Selectable Surround Sound DSS under Electronic Vehicle Infor mation Center EVIC in Understanding Your Instru ment Panel DSS modes for audio sources are Stereo and Audio Surround which is surround sound equalized fo...

Page 259: ...TEM VES IF EQUIPPED The optional Video Entertainment System VES in cludes the following components for rear seat entertain ment A diagonal 7 in 17 8 cm Liquid Crystal Display LCD screen integrated into the center console armrest The screen features brightness control for optimum day time and nighttime viewing The LCD screen swings up from the rear of the armrest to allow the rear seat passenger s ...

Page 260: ...easy setup in the case of younger rear seat passengers A battery powered infrared remote control snaps into a molded compartment in the center console armrest upper storage bin Two wireless infrared headsets allow rear seat passen gers to listen to the same or individual audio sources VES Video Screen VES Remote Control 4 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 259 ...

Page 261: ...for this vehicle comes equipped with Kicker Mobile Surround KMS1 威 This feature offers the ulti mate movie experience by providing surround sound uniquely equalized for the interior space of your vehicle The KMS1威 Video Surround mode activates whenever a video source is selected unless the system is already in Audio Surround mode DSS modes for video sources are Stereo Audio Surround and Video Surr...

Page 262: ...level Press the bottom of the VOLUME button to decrease the sound level Press the AUDIO MODE button to select the Compass Temp Audio screen This screen displays radio and media mode information depending on which radio is in the vehicle If the Compass Temp Audio screen is already displayed when the AUDIO MODE button is pressed then the mode will change i e from AM to FM to Media mode etc depending...

Page 263: ...c depending on which radio is in the vehicle CD DVD DISC MAINTENANCE To keep a CD DVD in good condition take the following precautions 1 Handle the disc by its edge avoid touching the surface 2 If the disc is stained clean the surface with a soft cloth wiping from center to edge 3 Do not apply paper or tape to the disc avoid scratch ing the disc 4 Do not use solvents such as benzene thinner cleane...

Page 264: ... relocating the cellular phone antenna This condition is not harmful to the radio If your radio performance does not satisfactorily clear by the repositioning of the antenna it is recommended that the radio volume be turned down or off during cellular phone operation CLIMATE CONTROLS The air conditioning and heating system is designed to make you comfortable in all types of weather Automatic Tempe...

Page 265: ...y Selecting the OFF position on the fan control stops the system completely and closes the outside air intake 72 F 22 C is the recommended setting for maximum comfort for the average person however this may vary NOTE The temperature setting can be adjusted at any time without affecting automatic operation Air conditioning in this system is automatic Pressing the air conditioning control button whi...

Page 266: ... Defrost or Defrost Floor mode Attempting to use the recirculation while in these modes will cause the indicator in the control button to blink and then turn off Manual Operation This system offers a full complement of manual override features which consist of blower preferred automatic mode preferred automatic or blower and mode preferred automatic This means the operator can override the blower ...

Page 267: ...266 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL ...

Page 268: ...ting area through vents under the front seats Bi Level Air flows through the outlets located in the instru ment panel and through the outlets located on the floor Air flows through the registers in the back of the center console to the rear seat passengers These registers can be closed to block airflow Panel Air flows through the outlets located in the instru ment panel Air flows through the regis...

Page 269: ...onditions will cause captured interior air to condense on windows and hamper visibil ity For this reason the system will not allow recirculation to be selected while in Defrost or Defrost Floor mode Attempting to use the recirculation while in these modes will cause the indicator in the control button to blink and then turn off Operating Tips NOTE Refer to the chart at the end of this section for ...

Page 270: ...d provide sufficient heating If side win dow fogging becomes a problem increase blower speed Vehicle windows tend to fog on the inside in mild but rainy or humid weather NOTE Recirculate without A C should not be used for long periods as fogging may occur Outside Air Intake Make sure the air intake located directly in front of the windshield is free of obstructions such as leaves Leaves collected ...

Page 271: ...Control Setting Suggestions for Various Weather Conditions 270 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL ...

Page 272: ...F Or 29 C 278 If Engine Fails To Start 278 After Starting 280 䡵 Engine Block Heater If Equipped 280 䡵 Automatic Transmission 280 General Information 281 Key Ignition Park Interlock 283 Brake Transmission Shift Interlock System 283 Brake Transmission Interlock Manual Override 284 Five Speed Automatic Transmission 285 Gear Ranges 285 䡵 AutoStick威 289 5 ...

Page 273: ...m 297 Anti Lock Brake System 298 䡵 Electronic Brake Control System 300 Anti Lock Brake System ABS 301 Traction Control System TCS 301 Brake Assist System BAS 302 Electronic Stability Program ESP 302 Synchronizing ESP 306 ESP BAS Malfunction Indicator Light And ESP TCS Indicator Light 306 䡵 Tire Safety Information 307 Tire Markings 307 Tire Identification Number TIN 311 Tire Terminology And Definit...

Page 274: ...on Recommendations 324 Tire Rotation Standard Tires 325 Tire Rotation All Season Tires 325 䡵 Tire Pressure Monitor System TPMS 326 Premium System 328 General Information 332 䡵 Fuel Requirements 333 6 1L Engine 333 Reformulated Gasoline 333 Gasoline Oxygenate Blends 334 E85 Usage In Non Flex Fuel Vehicles 334 MMT In Gasoline 335 Materials Added To Fuel 335 Fuel System Cautions 336 Carbon Monoxide W...

Page 275: ...sage 339 䡵 Vehicle Loading 340 Vehicle Certification Label 340 Gross Vehicle Weight Rating GVWR 340 Gross Axle Weight Rating GAWR 340 Overloading 341 Loading 341 䡵 Trailer Towing 342 䡵 Recreational Towing Behind Motorhome Etc 342 274 STARTING AND OPERATING ...

Page 276: ...the NEUTRAL or PARK position before you can start the engine Apply the brakes before shifting into any driving gear CAUTION Damage to the transmission may occur if the follow ing precautions are not observed Shift into PARK only after the vehicle has come to a complete stop Shift into or out of REVERSE only after the vehicle has come to a complete stop and the engine is at idle speed Do not shift ...

Page 277: ...he ignition switch with the push of a button as long as the ENGINE START STOP button is installed and the Remote Keyless Entry RKE trans mitter is in the passenger compart ment Installing and Removing the ENGINE START STOP Button Installing the Button 1 Remove the key fob from the ignition switch 2 Insert the ENGINE START STOP button into the ignition switch with the lettering facing up and readab...

Page 278: ...ne prior to the engine starting press the button again To Turn Off the Engine Using ENGINE START STOP Button 1 Place the shift lever in PARK then press and release the ENGINE START STOP button 2 The ignition switch will return to the OFF position 3 If the shift lever is not in PARK the ENGINE START STOP button must be held for two seconds and vehicle speed must be above 5 mph 8 km h before the eng...

Page 279: ... STOP button once to change the ignition switch to the ACC position EVIC displays IGNITION MODE ACCESSORY Press the ENGINE START STOP button a second time to change the ignition switch to the RUN position EVIC displays IGNITION MODE RUN Press the ENGINE START STOP button a third time to return the ignition switch to the OFF position EVIC displays IGNITION MODE OFF Extreme Cold Weather Below 20 F o...

Page 280: ...nd hold the brake pedal push the accelerator pedal all the way to the floor and hold it then press and release the ENGINE START STOP button once The starter motor will engage automatically run for 10 seconds and then disengage Once this occurs release the accelerator pedal and the brake pedal wait 10 to 15 seconds then repeat the Normal Starting procedure Clearing A Flooded Engine Using Fob With I...

Page 281: ... block heater cord is routed under the hood on the driver side of the vehicle It has a removable cap that is located on the driver side of the Integrated Power Module WARNING Remember to disconnect the cord before driving Damage to the 110 115 Volt electrical cord could cause electrocution AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION CAUTION Damage to the transmission may occur if the follow ing precautions are not obs...

Page 282: ...d accelerate quickly forward or in reverse You could lose control of the vehicle and hit someone or something Only shift into gear when the engine is idling normally and when your right foot is firmly on the brake pedal General Information The automatic transmission selects individual gears au tomatically dependent upon Altitude Vehicle loading Driving style Shift lever position Accelerator positi...

Page 283: ...The transmission electronics are self calibrating Therefore the first few shifts on a new vehicle may be somewhat abrupt or soft until after the break in period This is a normal condition and pre cision shifts will develop within a few shift cycles The shift lever is automatically locked while in the PARK position To move the shift lever out of the PARK position the brake pedal must be firmly pres...

Page 284: ... way it shifts to help control the condition This may result in a slightly different feeling or response during normal operation in DRIVE position After the transmission cools down it will return to normal operation Key Ignition Park Interlock This vehicle is equipped with a Key Ignition Park Inter lock which requires the shift lever to be placed in PARK prior to rotating the ignition switch to th...

Page 285: ...he right of the shift lever The override access port is at the top of the bin to the right of the shift lever gate 1 Turn the ignition switch to the ACC or ON position RUN position with Keyless Go without starting the engine 2 Firmly set the parking brake 3 Press and maintain firm pressure on the brake pedal 4 Using the screwdriver press and hold the override tab through the access port on the cen...

Page 286: ...nsmission Shifting from DRIVE to PARK or REVERSE should be done only after the accelerator pedal is released and the vehicle is stopped Be sure to keep your foot on the brake pedal when moving the shift lever between these gears Gear Ranges PARK This range supplements the parking brake by locking the transmission The engine can be started in this range Never use PARK while the vehicle is in motion...

Page 287: ...rake fully when parked to guard against vehicle movement and possible injury or damage The following indicators should be used to ensure that you have engaged the shift lever in the PARK position When shifting into PARK move the shift lever all the way forward and left until it stops and is fully seated Look at the shift indicator display on the instrument panel to ensure it is in the PARK positio...

Page 288: ...dent DRIVE This range should be used for most city and highway driving It provides the smoothest upshifts and down shifts and the best fuel economy The transmission automatically upshifts through fifth gear The DRIVE position provides optimum driving characteristics under all normal operating conditions When frequent transmission shifting occurs when using the Overdrive range such as when operatin...

Page 289: ...e Sec ond gear will operate in the DRIVE position The Mal function Indicator Light MIL may be illuminated A reset feature is available to allow the vehicle to be driven to an authorized dealer for service To reset the transmission use the following procedure 1 Stop the vehicle 2 Move the shift lever into the PARK position 3 Turn the engine off 4 Wait approximately 10 seconds 5 Restart the engine 6...

Page 290: ...upshift The gear position will display in the instrument cluster on the transmission range indicator NOTE In AutoStick威 mode the transmission will shift up and down when the driver manually moves the shift lever right D or left D An UPSHIFT message will appear in the Electronic Vehicle Information Center EVIC portion of the in strument cluster when using AutoStick威 This message appears in order to...

Page 291: ...d is reached while AutoStick威 is engaged Transmission shifting will be more crisp abrupt when AutoStick威 is engaged DRIVING ON SLIPPERY SURFACES Acceleration Rapid acceleration on snow covered wet or other slip pery surfaces may cause the rear wheels to pull errati cally to the right or left This phenomenon occurs when there is a difference in the surface traction under the rear driving wheels WAR...

Page 292: ...ficient distance between your vehicle and the vehicle in front of you to avoid a collision in a sudden stop DRIVING THROUGH WATER Driving through water more than a few inches centimeters deep will require extra caution to ensure safety and prevent damage to your vehicle Flowing Rising Water WARNING Do not drive on or across a road or path where water is flowing and or rising as in storm run off Fl...

Page 293: ... standing water This will minimize wave effects Continued CAUTION Continued Driving through standing water may cause dam age to your vehicle s drivetrain components Al ways inspect your vehicle s fluids i e engine oil transmission axle etc for signs of contamination i e fluid that is milky or foamy in appearance after driving through standing water Do not con tinue to operate the vehicle if any fl...

Page 294: ...njuries that are serious or fatal to you your passengers and others around you POWER STEERING The standard power steering system will give you good vehicle response and increased ease of maneuverability in tight spaces The system will provide mechanical steering capability if power assist is lost If for some reason the power assist is interrupted it will still be possible to steer your vehicle Und...

Page 295: ...f the steering wheel travel will increase the steering fluid temperature and it should be avoided when possible Damage to the power steering pump may occur Power Steering Fluid Check Checking the power steering fluid level at a defined service interval is not required The fluid should only be checked if a leak is suspected abnormal noises are apparent and or the system is not functioning as antici...

Page 296: ...Refer to Fluids Lubricants and Genuine Parts in Maintaining Your Vehicle for further information PARKING BRAKE Before leaving the vehicle make sure that the parking brake is fully applied and place the shift lever in the PARK position The foot operated parking brake is located below the lower left corner of the instrument panel To apply the park brake firmly push the park brake pedal fully To rele...

Page 297: ...from the curb on an uphill grade Apply the parking brake before placing the shift lever in PARK otherwise the load on the transmission locking mechanism may make it difficult to move the shift lever out of PARK The parking brake should always be applied whenever the driver is not in the vehicle WARNING Never use the PARK position as a substitute for the parking brake Always apply the parking brake...

Page 298: ...ed by an authorized dealer immediately BRAKE SYSTEM Your vehicle is equipped with dual hydraulic brake systems If either of the two hydraulic systems loses normal capability the remaining system will still function There will be some loss of overall braking effectiveness This may be evident by increased pedal travel during application greater pedal force required to slow or stop and potential acti...

Page 299: ...hese noises are the system per forming its self check cycle to ensure that the ABS system is working properly This self check occurs each time the vehicle is started and accelerated past 7 mph 11 km h ABS is activated during braking under certain road or stopping conditions ABS inducing conditions can in clude ice snow gravel bumps railroad tracks loose debris or panic stops You also may experienc...

Page 300: ...pedal when you need to slow down or stop Continued WARNING Continued The Anti Lock Brake System ABS cannot prevent the natural laws of physics from acting on the vehicle nor can it increase braking or steering efficiency beyond that afforded by the condition of the vehicle brakes and tires or the traction afforded The ABS cannot prevent accidents including those resulting from excessive speed in t...

Page 301: ...ck Brake Light is on the brake system should be serviced as soon as possible to restore the benefits of anti lock brakes If the Anti Lock Brake Light does not come on when the ignition switch is turned to the ON position have the bulb repaired as soon as possible If both the Brake Warning Light and the Anti Lock Brake Light remain on the ABS and EBD systems are not functioning Immediate repair to ...

Page 302: ...iling road conditions The ABS cannot prevent accidents including those re sulting from excessive speed in turns driving on very slippery surfaces or hydroplaning Only a safe attentive and skillful driver can prevent accidents The capabilities of an ABS equipped vehicle must never be exploited in a reckless or dangerous manner that could jeopardize the user s safety or the safety of others Traction...

Page 303: ... is deactivated WARNING The BAS cannot prevent the natural laws of physics from acting on the vehicle nor can it increase the traction afforded by prevailing road conditions The BAS cannot prevent accidents including those re sulting from excessive speed in turns driving on very slippery surfaces or hydroplaning Only a safe attentive and skillful driver can prevent accidents The capabilities of a ...

Page 304: ...r starts to flash as soon as the tires lose traction and the ESP system becomes active The ESP TCS Indicator Light also flashes when TCS is active If the ESP TCS Indicator Light begins to flash during acceleration ease up on the accelerator and apply as little throttle as possible Be sure to adapt your speed and driving to the prevailing road conditions WARNING The ESP cannot prevent the natural l...

Page 305: ...nt panel To enter the Partial Off mode momentarily press the ESP OFF switch and the ESP TCS Indicator Light will illumi nate To turn the ESP ON again momentarily press the ESP OFF switch and the ESP TCS Indicator Light will turn off NOTE To improve the vehicle s traction when driving with snow chains or when starting off in deep snow sand or gravel it may be desirable to switch to the Partial Off ...

Page 306: ...ther than PARK and then moved out of the PARK position This will occur when the message was previously cleared WARNING In the ESP Full Off mode the engine torque reduction and stability features are cancelled There fore the enhanced vehicle stability offered by ESP is unavailable NOTE When the ESP is switched OFF a feature of the system remains active This feature controls wheel spin across an axl...

Page 307: ...AS checked at your authorized dealer as soon as possible ESP BAS Malfunction Indicator Light and ESP TCS Indicator Light The Malfunction Indicator Light for the ESP is combined with the BAS indicator The ESP BAS Malfunction Indicator Light and the ESP TCS Indicator Light in the instrument cluster both come on when the ignition switch is turned to the ON position They should go out with the engine ...

Page 308: ... if it was turned OFF previously The ESP Control System will make buzzing or clicking sounds when it is active This is normal the sounds will stop when the ESP becomes inactive following the maneuver that caused the ESP activation TIRE SAFETY INFORMATION Tire Markings 1 U S DOT Safety Stan dards Code TIN 4 Maximum Load 2 Size Designation 5 Maximum Pressure 3 Service Description 6 Treadwear Tractio...

Page 309: ...Truck Metric tire sizing is based on U S design standards The size designation for LT Metric tires is the same as for P Metric tires except for the letters LT that are molded into the sidewall preced ing the size designation Example LT235 85R16 Temporary spare tires are high pressure compact spares designed for temporary emergency use only Tires designed to this standard have the letter T molded i...

Page 310: ... tire based on U S design standards T Temporary spare tire 31 Overall diameter in inches in 215 Section width in millimeters mm 65 Aspect ratio in percent Ratio of section height to section width of tire 10 5 Section width in inches in R Construction code R means radial construction D means diagonal or bias construction 15 Rim diameter in inches in 5 STARTING AND OPERATING 309 ...

Page 311: ...ions i e tire pressure vehicle loading road conditions and posted speed limits Load Identification ⴖ blank ⴖ Absence of any text on the sidewall of the tire indicates a Standard Load SL tire Extra Load XL Extra load or reinforced tire Light Load Light load tire C D E Load range associated with the maximum load a tire can carry at a specified pressure Maximum Load Maximum load indicates the maximum...

Page 312: ...ies that the tire is in compliance with the U S Department of Transportation tire safety standards and is approved for highway use MA Code representing the tire manufacturing location two digits L9 Code representing the tire size two digits ABCD Code used by the tire manufacturer one to four digits 03 Number representing the week in which the tire was manufactured two digits 03 means the 3rd week ...

Page 313: ...ree hour period Inflation pressure is measured in units of PSI pounds per square inch or KPa kilopascals Maximum Inflation Pressure The maximum inflation pressure is the maximum permissible cold tire inflation pressure for this tire The max inflation pressure is molded into the sidewall Recommended Inflation Pressure Vehicle manufacturer s recommended tire inflation pressure as shown on the tire p...

Page 314: ...ted on the driver s side B Pillar Tire and Loading Information Placard This placard tells you important information about the 1 number of people that can be carried in the vehicle 2 total weight your vehicle can carry Tire Placard Location Tire and Loading Information Placard 5 STARTING AND OPERATING 313 ...

Page 315: ...ation on GAWRs vehicle loading and trailer towing refer to Vehicle Loading in this section To determine the maximum loading conditions of your vehicle locate the statement The combined weight of occupants and cargo should never exceed XXX lbs or XXX kg on the Tire and Loading Information placard The combined weight of occupants cargo luggage and trailer tongue weight if applicable should never exc...

Page 316: ...lculated in Step 4 6 If your vehicle will be towing a trailer load from your trailer will be transferred to your vehicle Consult this manual to determine how this reduces the available cargo and luggage load capacity of your vehicle NOTE The following table shows examples on how to calcu late total load cargo luggage and towing capacities of your vehicle with varying seating configurations and num...

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Page 318: ...ected by improper tire pressure Safety WARNING Improperly inflated tires are dangerous and can cause accidents Under inflation increases tire flexing and can re sult in over heating and tire failure Over inflation reduces a tire s ability to cushion shock Objects on the road and chuckholes can cause damage that result in tire failure Unequal tire pressures can cause steering prob lems You could lo...

Page 319: ...s to a comfortable ride Over inflation produces a jarring and uncomfortable ride Tire Inflation Pressures The proper cold tire inflation pressure is listed on the driver s side B Pillar Some vehicles may have Supplemental Tire Pressure Information for vehicle loads that are less than the maximum loaded vehicle condition These pressure con ditions will be found in the Supplemental Tire Pressure Inf...

Page 320: ...ire pressures change by approximately 1 psi 7 kPa per 12 F 7 C of air temperature change Keep this in mind when checking tire pressure inside a garage especially in the Winter Example If garage temperature 68 F 20 C and the outside temperature 32 F 0 C then the cold tire inflation pressure should be increased by 3 psi 21 kPa which equals 1 psi 7 kPa for every 12 F 7 C for this outside temperature ...

Page 321: ...km h Radial Ply Tires WARNING Combining radial ply tires with other types of tires on your vehicle will cause your vehicle to handle poorly The instability could cause an accident Al ways use radial ply tires in sets of four Never combine them with other types of tires Cuts and punctures in radial tires are repairable only in the tread area because of sidewall flexing Consult your authorized tire ...

Page 322: ...stuck and do not let anyone near a spinning wheel no matter what the speed Tread Wear Indicators Tread wear indicators are in the original equipment tires to help you in determining when your tires should be replaced These indicators are molded into the bottom of the tread grooves They will appear as bands when the tread depth becomes 1 16 in 2 mm When the tread is worn to the tread wear indicator...

Page 323: ...rovide a balance of many characteristics They should be inspected regularly for wear and correct cold tire inflation pressure The manu facturer strongly recommends that you use tires equiva lent to the originals in size quality and performance when replacement is needed Refer to the paragraph on Tread Wear Indicators Refer to the Tire and Loading Information placard for the size designation of you...

Page 324: ...th a smaller load index or capacity other than what was originally equipped on your vehicle Using a tire with a smaller load index could result in tire overloading and failure You could lose control and have an accident Continued WARNING Continued Failure to equip your vehicle with tires having adequate speed capability can result in sudden tire failure and loss of vehicle control CAUTION Replacin...

Page 325: ...erent loads and perform different steering driving and braking functions For these reasons they wear at unequal rates These effects can be reduced by timely rotation of tires The benefits of rotation are especially worthwhile with aggressive tread designs such as those on all season type tires Rotation will increase tread life help to maintain mud snow and wet traction levels and contribute to a s...

Page 326: ...e side to side as shown in the following diagram Tire Rotation All Season Tires The suggested rotation method for vehicles equipped with all season tires is the forward cross as shown in the following diagram Tire Rotation Tire Rotation 5 STARTING AND OPERATING 325 ...

Page 327: ...re will also increase as the vehicle is driven this is normal and there should be no adjustment for this increased pres sure The TPMS will warn the driver of a low tire pressure if the tire pressure falls below the low pressure warning limit for any reason including low temperature effects and natural pressure loss through the tire The TPMS will continue to warn the driver of low tire pressure as ...

Page 328: ...fter the tires are inflated to the vehicle s recommended cold placard pres sure value CAUTION The TPMS has been optimized for the original equipment tires and wheels TPMS pressures and warning have been established for the tire size equipped on your vehicle Undesirable system operation or sensor damage may result when us ing replacement equipment that is not of the same size type and or style Afte...

Page 329: ... using an accurate tire pressure gauge even if under inflation has not reached the level to trigger illumination of the TPM Telltale Light Seasonal temperature changes will affect tire pressure and the TPMS will monitor the actual tire pressure in the tire Premium System The Tire Pressure Monitor System TPMS uses wireless technology with wheel rim mounted electronic sensors to monitor tire pressur...

Page 330: ...ill sound when tire pressure is low in one or more of the four active road tires In addition the EVIC will display one or more low pressure messages Left Front Left Rear Right Front Right Rear for three seconds and a graphic showing the pressure values of each tire with the low tire pressure values flashing Should this occur you should stop as soon as possible and inflate the tires with a low pres...

Page 331: ...will display a CHECK TPM SYSTEM message for three seconds and then display dashes in place of the pressure value to indicate which sensor is not being received If the ignition switch is cycled this sequence will repeat providing the system fault still exists If the system fault no longer exists the TPM Telltale Light will no longer flash and the CHECK TPM SYSTEM message will no longer display and ...

Page 332: ...le a chime will sound and the TPM Telltale Light will turn ON In addition the EVIC will display a low pressure message and a graphic showing the low tire pressure value flashing 3 After driving the vehicle for up to 20 minutes above 15 mph 25 km h the TPM Telltale Light will turn OFF as long as no tire pressure is below the low pressure warning limit in any of the four active road tires Vehicles w...

Page 333: ...f the compact spare the TPMS will update automatically In addition the TPM Telltale Light will turn OFF and the graphic in the EVIC will display a new pressure value instead of dashes as long as no tire pressure is below the low pressure warning limit in any of the four active road tires The vehicle may need to be driven for up to 20 minutes above 15 mph 25 km h in order for the TPMS to receive th...

Page 334: ...to manufacturers worldwide have issued and endorsed consistent gasoline specifications the World wide Fuel Charter WWFC which define fuel properties necessary to deliver enhanced emissions performance and durability for your vehicle The manufacturer recom mends the use of gasoline that meets the WWFC speci fications if they are available Reformulated Gasoline Many areas of the country require the ...

Page 335: ...ity of the manufacturer While MTBE is an oxygenate made from methanol it does not have the negative effects of Methanol E85 Usage In Non Flex Fuel Vehicles Non FFV vehicles are compatible with gasoline contain ing 10 ethanol E10 Gasoline with higher ethanol content may void the vehicle s warranty If a Non FFV vehicle is inadvertently fueled with E85 fuel the engine will have some or all of these s...

Page 336: ...without MMT be used in your vehicle The MMT content of gasoline may not be indicated on the gasoline pump therefore you should ask your gasoline retailer whether the gasoline contains MMT It is even more important to look for gasoline without MMT in Canada because MMT can be used at levels higher than those allowed in the United States MMT is prohibited in Federal and Califor nia reformulated gaso...

Page 337: ... engine may be out of tune or malfunctioning and may require immediate service Contact your authorized dealer for service assistance Continued CAUTION Continued The use of fuel additives which are now being sold as octane enhancers is not recommended Most of these products contain high concentra tions of methanol Fuel system damage or vehicle performance problems resulting from the use of such fue...

Page 338: ...Continued Guard against carbon monoxide with proper maintenance Have the exhaust system inspected every time the vehicle is raised Have any abnor mal conditions repaired promptly Until repaired drive with all side windows fully open Keep the liftgate trunk closed when driving your vehicle to prevent carbon monoxide and other poisonous exhaust gases from entering the vehicle ADDING FUEL Fuel Filler...

Page 339: ...rom using an improper fuel tank filler tube cap gas cap A poorly fitting gas cap could let impurities into the fuel system A poorly fitting gas cap may cause the Malfunc tion Indicator Light MIL to turn on To avoid fuel spillage and overfilling do not top off the fuel tank after filling When the fuel nozzle clicks or shuts off the fuel tank is full Gas Cap Tether Hook 338 STARTING AND OPERATING ...

Page 340: ...hat the gas cap is tightened each time the vehicle is refueled When the fuel nozzle clicks or shuts off the fuel tank is full Loose Fuel Filler Cap Message If the vehicle diagnostic system determines that the fuel filler cap is loose improperly installed or damaged a Check Gascap message will display in the Electronic Vehicle Information Center EVIC if equipped If this occurs tighten the fuel fill...

Page 341: ...ufacture Gross Vehicle Weight Rating GVWR Gross Axle Weight Rating GAWR front Gross Axle Weight Rating GAWR rear Vehicle Identification Number VIN Type of Vehicle Month Day and Hour of Manufacture MDH The bar code allows a computer scanner to read the VIN Gross Vehicle Weight Rating GVWR The GVWR is the total allowable weight of your vehicle This includes driver passengers and cargo The total load...

Page 342: ...ight on the front and rear of the vehicle separately It is important that you distribute the load evenly over the front and rear axles Overloading can cause potential safety hazards and shorten useful service life Heavier axles or suspension components do not necessarily increase the vehicle s GVWR Loading To load your vehicle properly first figure out its empty weight axle by axle and side by sid...

Page 343: ...n severe transmission damage WARNING If the driveshaft is removed the vehicle can roll even if the transmission is in PARK which could cause serious injury or death The parking brake must be firmly engaged and the wheels chocked during driveshaft removal and installa tion The parking brake must remain engaged unless the vehicle is securely and properly connected to the tow vehicle or the driveshaf...

Page 344: ...ion 346 TIREFIT Usage Precautions 348 Sealing a Tire With TIREFIT 350 䡵 Jump Starting Procedures 355 Preparations For Jump Start 356 Jump Starting Procedure 357 䡵 Freeing A Stuck Vehicle 359 䡵 Towing A Disabled Vehicle 360 Without The Ignition Key FOB 360 Towing This Vehicle Behind Another Vehicle 361 Towing This Vehicle Behind Another Vehicle With A Tow Dolly 362 6 ...

Page 345: ...the vehicle is in motion Use it when your vehicle is disabled and it is creating a safety hazard for other motorists When you must leave the vehicle to seek assistance the Hazard Warning flasher will continue to operate even though the ignition is placed in the OFF position NOTE With extended use the Hazard Warning flasher may wear down your battery IF YOUR ENGINE OVERHEATS In any of the following...

Page 346: ... this heat You can also turn the temperature control to maximum heat the mode control to floor and the blower control to high This allows the heater core to act as a supplement to the radiator and aids in removing heat from the engine cooling system WARNING You or others can be badly burned by hot engine coolant antifreeze or steam from your radiator If you see or hear steam coming from under the ...

Page 347: ...p to 100 miles 160 km with a maximum speed of 55 mph 88 km hr TIREFIT Storage The TIREFIT kit is located in the trunk TIREFIT Kit Components and Operation 1 Sealant Bottle 2 Deflation Button If Equipped 3 Pressure Gauge 4 Power Button TIREFIT Location 346 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES ...

Page 348: ...7 when selecting this mode Selecting Sealant Mode Turn the Mode Select Knob 5 to this position to inject the TIREFIT Sealant and to inflate the tire Use the Sealant Hose clear hose with the yellow cap 6 when selecting this mode Using the Power Button Push and release the Power Button 4 once to turn ON the TIREFIT kit Push and release the Power Button 4 again to turn OFF the TIRE FIT kit Using the ...

Page 349: ...rformance make sure the valve stem on the wheel is free of debris before connecting the TIREFIT kit You can use the TIREFIT air pump to inflate bicycle tires The kit also comes with two needles located in the Accessory Storage Compartment located on the bottom of the air pump for inflating sport balls rafts or like inflatable items However use only the Air Pump Hose 7 and make sure the Mode Select...

Page 350: ...tinued A loose TIREFIT kit thrown forward in a collision or hard stop could endanger the occupants of the vehicle Always stow the TIREFIT kit in the place provided Failure to follow these warnings can result in injuries that are serious or fatal to you your passengers and others around you Take care not to allow the contents of TIREFIT to come in contact with hair eyes or clothing TIRE FIT is harm...

Page 351: ... the valve stem on the wheel with the deflated tire is in a position that is near to the ground This will allow the TIREFIT Hoses 6 and 7 to reach the valve stem and keep the TIREFIT kit flat on the ground This will provide the best positioning of the kit when injecting the sealant into the deflated tire and running the air pump Move the vehicle as necessary to place the valve stem in this positio...

Page 352: ...T kit NOTE Manual transmission vehicles must have the parking brake engaged and the shifter in NEUTRAL After pressing the Power Button 4 the sealant white fluid will flow from the Sealant Bottle 1 through the Sealant Hose 6 and into the tire NOTE Sealant may leak out through the puncture in the tire If the sealant white fluid does not flow within 0 10 seconds through the Sealant Hose 6 1 Press the...

Page 353: ...o the actual tire pressure when the Sealant Bottle 1 is empty 2 The pump will start to inject air into the tire immedi ately after the Sealant Bottle 1 is empty Continue to operate pump and inflate the tire to the pressure indi cated on the tire pressure label on the driver side latch pillar recommended pressure Check the tire pressure by looking at the Pressure Gauge 3 If the tire does not inflat...

Page 354: ... interior It can also result in sealant contacting internal TIREFIT kit components which may cause permanent damage to the kit D Securing TIREFIT Sealant in the Tire Immediately after injecting sealant and inflating tire drive the vehicle 5 miles 8 km or 10 minutes to ensure distribution of the TIREFIT Sealant within the tire Do not exceed 55 mph 88 km h WARNING TIREFIT is not a permanent flat tir...

Page 355: ...ation Button and the tire becomes over inflated press the Deflation Button to reduce the tire pressure to the recommended inflation pressure before continuing 2 Disconnect the TIREFIT kit from the valve stem and then reinstall the cap on the valve stem 3 Place the TIREFIT kit in its proper storage area in the vehicle 4 Have the tire inspected and repaired or replaced at the earliest opportunity at...

Page 356: ...le align with the alignment slots in the housing Then press the bottle into the housing An audible click will be heard indicating the bottle is locked in place 6 Verify the yellow cap is installed on the fitting at the end of the Sealant Hose 6 and return the hose to its storage area located on the bottom of the air pump 7 Return the TIREFIT kit to its storage location in the vehicle JUMP STARTING...

Page 357: ...f the battery is frozen It could rupture or explode and cause personal injury Preparations for Jump Start The battery is stored under an access cover in the trunk Remote battery posts are located on the right side of the engine compartment for jump starting NOTE The remote battery posts are viewed by standing on the right side of the vehicle looking over the fender 1 Remote Negative Post 2 Remote ...

Page 358: ...ames or sparks away from the battery 1 Set the parking brake shift the automatic transmission into PARK and turn the ignition to LOCK 2 Turn off the heater radio and all unnecessary electri cal accessories 3 If using another vehicle to jump start the battery park the vehicle within the jumper cables reach set the parking brake and make sure the ignition is OFF WARNING Do not allow vehicles to touc...

Page 359: ...post of the vehicle with the discharged battery WARNING Do not connect the cable to the negative post of the discharged battery The resulting electrical spark could cause the battery to explode and could result in personal injury 5 Start the engine in the vehicle that has the booster battery let the engine idle a few minutes and then start the engine in the vehicle with the discharged battery Once...

Page 360: ... enough the vehicle s battery will discharge sufficiently to degrade battery life and or prevent the engine from starting FREEING A STUCK VEHICLE If your vehicle becomes stuck in mud sand or snow it can often be moved by a rocking motion Turn your steering wheel right and left to clear the area around the front wheels Then shift back and forth between RE VERSE and DRIVE Using minimal accelerator p...

Page 361: ...ve wheel speeds may cause damage or even failure of the axle and tires A tire could explode and injure someone Do not spin your vehi cle s wheels faster than 30 mph 48 km h or for longer than 30 seconds continuously without stop ping when you are stuck and do not let anyone near a spinning wheel no matter what the speed TOWING A DISABLED VEHICLE Without The Ignition Key Fob Special care must be ta...

Page 362: ...e is not covered by the New Vehicle Limited Warranty Vehicles equipped with AWD can be towed with the transmission in NEUTRAL and the rear wheels OFF the ground or the rear driveshaft removed with no limita tion on speed or distance CAUTION Do not attempt to tow this vehicle from the front with sling type towing equipment Damage to the front fascia will result If the transmission is not operative ...

Page 363: ...ssories wipers defrosters etc while being towed the ignition must be placed in the RUN position not the ACC position Make certain the transmission remains in NEUTRAL Towing This Vehicle Behind Another Vehicle With A Tow Dolly The manufacturer does not recommend that you tow this vehicle on a tow dolly Vehicle damage may occur 362 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES ...

Page 364: ...tion And Maintenance Programs 367 䡵 Replacement Parts 368 䡵 Dealer Service 368 䡵 Maintenance Procedures 369 Engine Oil 370 Engine Oil Filter 372 Engine Air Cleaner Filter 372 Maintenance Free Battery 373 Air Conditioner Maintenance 375 A C Air Filter 376 Body Lubrication 377 Windshield Wiper Blades 378 Adding Washer Fluid 379 Exhaust System 379 7 ...

Page 365: ...odule 398 Rear Power Distribution Center 400 䡵 Vehicle Storage 405 䡵 Replacement Bulbs 406 䡵 Bulb Replacement 407 Low Beam Headlamp High Beam Headlamp And Park Turn Lamp 407 Tail Stop Tail Turn Signal Lamp And Backup Lamp 407 License Lamp 410 䡵 Fluid Capacities 412 䡵 Fluids Lubricants And Genuine Parts 413 Engine 413 Chassis 414 364 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE ...

Page 366: ...t 6 Power Steering Fluid Reservoir 2 Integrated Power Module 7 Air Cleaner Filter 3 Coolant Pressure Cap 8 Engine Oil Fill 4 Brake Fluid Reservoir Access Cover 9 Engine Oil Dipstick 5 Engine Coolant Reservoir 10 Washer Fluid Reservoir 7 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 365 ...

Page 367: ...ll usually be drivable and not need towing see your authorized dealer for service as soon as possible CAUTION Prolonged driving with the MIL on could cause further damage to the emissions control system It could also affect fuel economy and driveability The vehicle must be serviced before any emissions tests can be performed If the MIL is flashing while the engine is running severe catalytic conve...

Page 368: ...testing Normally the OBD II system will be ready The OBD II system may not be ready if your vehicle was recently serviced recently had a dead battery or a battery replace ment If the OBD II system should be determined not ready for the I M test your vehicle may fail the test Your vehicle has a simple ignition key actuated test which you can use prior to going to the test station To check if your v...

Page 369: ...est routine may then indicate that the system is now ready Regardless of whether your vehicle s OBD II system is ready or not if the MIL is illuminated during normal vehicle operation you should have your vehicle serviced before going to the I M station The I M station can fail your vehicle because the MIL is on with the engine running REPLACEMENT PARTS Use of genuine MOPAR威 parts for normal sched...

Page 370: ...s that follow contain the required maintenance services determined by the engineers who designed your vehicle Besides those maintenance items specified in the fixed maintenance schedule there are other components which may require servicing or replacement in the future CAUTION Failure to properly maintain your vehicle or per form repairs and service when necessary could result in more costly repai...

Page 371: ...gular intervals such as every fuel stop The best time to check the engine oil level is about five minutes after a fully warmed engine is shut off or before starting the engine after it has sat overnight Checking the oil while the vehicle is on level ground will improve the accuracy of the oil level readings Maintain the oil level in the SAFE range Adding 1 0 qt 1 0 l of oil when the reading is at ...

Page 372: ...Such damage is not covered by the New Vehicle Limited Warranty Engine Oil Viscosity SAE Grade SAE 5W 40 engine oil is preferred for use in all operating temperatures The engine oil filler cap also shows the recommended engine oil viscosity for your engine For information on engine oil filler cap location refer to Engine Compart ment in Maintaining Your Vehicle for further information Synthetic Eng...

Page 373: ...ies considerably Only high quality filters should be used to assure most efficient service MOPAR威 engine oil filters are a high quality oil filter and are recommended Engine Air Cleaner Filter Refer to Maintenance Schedule for further information WARNING The air induction system air cleaner hoses etc can provide a measure of protection in the case of engine backfire Do not remove the air induction...

Page 374: ...a maintenance free battery You will never have to add water nor is periodic main tenance required NOTE The battery is stored under an access cover in the trunk Remote battery terminals are located in the engine compartment for jump starting Refer to Jump Starting Procedures in What To Do In Emergencies for further information Battery Location 7 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 373 ...

Page 375: ...ead compounds Wash hands after handling Continued WARNING Continued The battery in this vehicle has a vent hose that should not be disconnected and should only be replaced with a battery of the same type vented CAUTION It is essential when replacing the cables on the battery that the positive cable is attached to the positive post and the negative cable is attached to the negative post Battery pos...

Page 376: ...w Vehicle Limited Warranty WARNING Use only refrigerants and compressor lubricants approved by the manufacturer for your air condi tioning system Some unapproved refrigerants are flammable and can explode injuring you Other unapproved refrigerants or lubricants can cause the system to fail requiring costly repairs Refer to Warranty Information Book located on the DVD for further warranty informati...

Page 377: ...using recovery and recycling equipment NOTE Use only manufacturer approved A C system sealers stop leak products seal conditioners compressor oil and refrigerants A C Air Filter The filter is located in the fresh air inlet under the hood behind a removable panel in the cowl on the passenger side of the vehicle next to the windshield wipers When installing a new filter ensure its proper orientation...

Page 378: ...n of airflow which is toward the rear of the vehicle text and arrows on the filter will indicate this Refer to Maintenance Schedule for the proper mainte nance intervals Body Lubrication Locks and all body pivot points including such items as seat tracks door hinge pivot points and rollers liftgate A C Air Filter 7 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 377 ...

Page 379: ...unt of a high quality lubricant such as MOPAR威 Lock Cylinder Lubricant or equivalent directly into the lock cylinder Windshield Wiper Blades Clean the rubber edges of the wiper blades and the windshield periodically with a sponge or soft cloth and a mild nonabrasive cleaner This will remove accumula tions of salt or road film Operation of the wipers on dry glass for long periods may cause deterior...

Page 380: ...em in cold weather select a solution or mixture that meets or exceeds the temperature range of your climate This rating information can be found on most washer fluid containers The fluid reservoir will hold nearly 1 gal 4 l of washer fluid when the message Low Washer Fluid appears in the Electronic Vehicle Information Center EVIC WARNING Commercially available windshield washer solvents are flamma...

Page 381: ...ly poison you To avoid breathing CO refer to Safety Tips Exhaust Gas in Things To Know Before Starting Your Vehicle for further information Continued WARNING Continued A hot exhaust system can start a fire if you park over materials that can burn Such materials might be grass or leaves coming into contact with your exhaust system Do not park or operate your ve hicle in areas where your exhaust sys...

Page 382: ...uned to assure proper catalyst operation and prevent possible catalyst damage NOTE Intentional tampering with emissions control systems can result in civil penalties being assessed against you In unusual situations involving grossly malfunctioning engine operation a scorching odor may suggest severe and abnormal catalyst overheating If this occurs stop the vehicle turn off the engine and allow it ...

Page 383: ...hen the radiator is hot Coolant Checks Check engine coolant antifreeze protection every 12 months before the onset of freezing weather where applicable If the engine coolant antifreeze is dirty or rusty in appearance the system should be drained flushed and refilled with fresh engine coolant anti freeze Check the front of the A C condenser for any accumulation of bugs leaves etc If dirty clean by ...

Page 384: ...nly the manufacturer s recommended engine cool ant antifreeze Refer to Fluids Lubricants and Genu ine Parts in Maintaining Your Vehicle for further information CAUTION Mixing of engine coolant antifreeze other than specified HOAT engine coolant antifreeze may result in engine damage and may decrease corro sion protection If a non HOAT engine coolant antifreeze is introduced into the cooling system...

Page 385: ... Additive Technology HOAT engine coolant antifreeze When adding engine coolant antifreeze The manufacturer recommends using MOPAR威 Antifreeze Coolant 5 Year 100 000 Mile Formula HOAT Hybrid Organic Additive Technology or equivalent Mix a minimum solution of 50 HOAT engine coolant and distilled water Use higher concentrations not to exceed 70 if temperatures below 34 F 37 C are anticipated Use only...

Page 386: ...here is any accumulation of foreign material on the sealing surfaces WARNING The warning words DO NOT OPEN HOT on the cooling system pressure cap are a safety pre caution Never add engine coolant antifreeze when the engine is overheated Do not loosen or remove the cap to cool an overheated engine Heat causes pressure to build up in the cooling system To prevent scalding or injury do not remove the...

Page 387: ...e tween the ranges indicated on the bottle The radiator normally remains completely full so there is no need to remove the radiator cap unless checking for engine coolant antifreeze freeze point or replacing en gine coolant antifreeze Advise your service attendant of this As long as the engine operating temperature is satisfactory the coolant bottle need only be checked once a month When additiona...

Page 388: ...ze concentration at 50 HOAT engine coolant antifreeze minimum and distilled water for proper corrosion protection of your engine which contains aluminum components Make sure that the radiator and coolant recovery bottle overflow hoses are not kinked or obstructed Keep the front of the radiator clean If your vehicle is equipped with air conditioning keep the front of the condenser clean Do not chan...

Page 389: ...en per forming underhood services Clean the top of the master cylinder area before removing the cap Add fluid to bring the level up to the MAX mark on the side of the master cylinder reservoir Overfilling of fluid is not recommended because it may cause leaking in the system Add enough fluid to bring the level up to the require ments described on the brake fluid reservoir With disc brakes fluid le...

Page 390: ...oisture use only new brake fluid or fluid that has been in a tightly closed container Keep the master cylinder reservoir cap secured at all times Brake fluid in a open container absorbs moisture from the air resulting in a lower boiling point This may cause it to boil unexpectedly during hard or prolonged braking resulting in sudden brake failure This could result in a accident Overfilling the bra...

Page 391: ...r than the manu facturer s recommended fluid may cause deterio ration in transmission shift quality and or torque converter shudder Using a transmission fluid other than that recommended by the manufacturer will result in more frequent fluid and filter changes Refer to Fluids Lubricants and Genu ine Parts in Maintaining Your Vehicle for fur ther information The fluid level is preset at the factory...

Page 392: ...y trans mission only the approved lubricant may be used Special Additives Automatic Transmission Fluid ATF is an engineered product and its performance may be impaired by supple mental additives Therefore do not add any fluid addi tives to the transmission The only exception to this policy is the use of special dyes to aid in detecting fluid leaks In addition avoid using transmission sealers as th...

Page 393: ...ording to geo graphic locations and usage Chemicals that make roads passable in snow and ice and chemicals that are sprayed on trees and road surfaces during other seasons are highly corrosive to the metal in your vehicle Outside parking which exposes your vehicle to airborne contami nants road surfaces on which the vehicle is operated extreme hot or cold weather and other extreme condi tions will...

Page 394: ...eaner wax such as MOPAR威 Cleaner Wax to remove road film stains and to protect your paint finish Take care never to scratch the paint Avoid using abrasive compounds and power buffing that may diminish the gloss or thin out the paint finish CAUTION Do not use abrasive or strong cleaning materials such as steel wool or scouring powder that will scratch metal and painted surfaces Use of power washers...

Page 395: ...led If a lot of driving is done on gravel roads consider mud or stone shields behind each wheel Use MOPAR威 Touch Up Paint or equivalent on scratches as soon as possible Your authorized dealer has touch up paint to match the color of your vehicle Wheel and Wheel Trim Care All wheels and wheel trim especially aluminum and chrome plated wheels should be cleaned regularly with a mild soap and water to...

Page 396: ...bric Cleaner or equivalent to clean fabric upholstery and MOPAR威 Carpet Cleaner or equivalent for carpeting Interior trim should be cleaned starting with a damp cloth or MOPAR威 Satin Select or equivalent Do not use harsh cleaners or Armor All威 Use MOPAR威 Total Clean or equivalent to clean vinyl upholstery MOPAR威 Total Clean or equivalent is specifically recom mended for leather upholstery Your lea...

Page 397: ...soap solution fol lowed by rinsing Do not use abrasive cleaning components solvents steel wool or other aggressive material to clean the lenses Glass Surfaces All glass surfaces should be cleaned on a regular basis with MOPAR威 Glass Cleaner or any commercial household type glass cleaner Never use an abrasive type cleaner Use caution when cleaning the inside rear win dow equipped with electric defr...

Page 398: ...cleaners This will weaken the fabric Sun damage can also weaken the fabric If the belts need cleaning use MOPAR威 Total Clean a mild soap solution or lukewarm water Do not remove the belts from the vehicle to wash them Replace the belts if they appear frayed or worn or if the buckles do not work properly Cleaning the Center Console Cupholders Clean with a damp cloth or towel using a mild detergent ...

Page 399: ...e to do so may allow water to get into the integrated power module and possibly result in an electrical system failure When replacing a blown fuse it is important to use only a fuse having the correct amperage rating The use of a fuse with a rating other than indicated may result in a dangerous electrical system over load If a properly rated fuse continues to blow it indicates a problem in the cir...

Page 400: ...tural Alternator 5 6 25 Amp Natural Ignition Coils Injectors 7 8 30 Amp Green Starter 9 Cavity Car tridge Fuse Mini Fuse Description 10 30 Amp Pink Windshield Wiper 11 30 Amp Pink Anti Lock Brake System ABS Valves 12 40 Amp Green Radiator Fan 13 50 Amp Red Anti Lock Brake System ABS Pump Motor 14 15 50 Amp Red Radiator Fan 16 17 18 19 7 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 399 ...

Page 401: ...cription 20 21 22 Rear Power Distribution Center There is also a power distribution center located in the trunk under the spare tire access panel This center contains fuses and relays Opening the Access Panel 400 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE ...

Page 402: ...possibly result in an electrical system failure When replacing a blown fuse it is important to use only a fuse having the correct amperage rating The use of a fuse with a rating other than indicated may result in a dangerous electrical system over load If a properly rated fuse continues to blow it indicates a problem in the circuit that must be corrected Rear Power Distribution Center 7 MAINTAININ...

Page 403: ...is a 60 Amp yellow car tridge fuse 2 40 Amp Green Integrated Power Mod ule IPM 3 4 40 Amp Green Integrated Power Mod ule IPM Cavity Car tridge Fuse Mini Fuse Description 5 30 Amp Pink Heated Seats If Equipped 6 20 Amp Yellow Fuel Pump 7 20 Amp Yellow Sub Amp If Equipped 8 15 Amp Blue Diagnostic Link Connec tor DLC Wireless Con trol Module WCM Wireless Ignition Node WIN 9 20 Amp Yellow Power Outlet...

Page 404: ...ter 18 20 Amp Yellow Selectable Power Outlet 19 10 Amp Red Stop Lights 20 21 Cavity Car tridge Fuse Mini Fuse Description 22 23 24 25 26 27 10 Amp Red Occupant Restraint Con troller ORC 28 10 Amp Red Ignition Run 29 5 Amp Orange Cluster Electronic Sta bility Program ESP Powertrain Control Module PCM Stop Light Switch 7 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 403 ...

Page 405: ...deo Moni tor If Equipped Radio 37 15 Amp Blue Transmission Cavity Car tridge Fuse Mini Fuse Description 38 10 Amp Red Cargo Light Satellite Receiver SDARS Video If Equipped Vehicle Information Module If Equipped 39 10 Amp Red Heated Mirrors If Equipped 40 5 Amp Orange Auto Inside Rearview Mirror Heated Seats If Equipped Switch Bank 41 42 30 Amp Pink Front Blower Motor 43 30 Amp Pink Rear Window De...

Page 406: ...sed by the 25 Amp circuit breaker in cavity 13 If you experience temporary or permanent loss of these systems see your authorized dealer for service VEHICLE STORAGE If you are leaving your vehicle dormant for more than 21 days you may want to take these steps to protect your battery Disconnect the negative cable from the battery Anytime you store your vehicle or keep it out of service i e vacation...

Page 407: ...ler for replacement instructions All of the interior bulbs are glass wedge base or glass cartridge types Aluminum base bulbs are not approved and should not be used for replacement LIGHT BULBS Exterior Bulb Number Low Beam Headlamp High Intensity Discharge HID D1S Serviced at Authorized Dealer High Beam Headlamp 9005 Front Park Turn Lamp 3157AK Front Fog Lamp PSX24W Front Side Marker W5W Serviced ...

Page 408: ...mp bulb fails take your vehicle to an authorized dealer for service NOTE When HID headlamps are turned on there is a blue hue to the lamps This diminishes and becomes more white after approximately 10 seconds as the system charges Tail Stop Tail Turn Signal Lamp and Backup Lamp 1 Open the trunk 2 Remove the two fasteners from the back of the tail lamp assembly 3 Pull back the trunk liner 4 Remove ...

Page 409: ...mp assembly clear from the vehicle to access the bulbs Turn bulb sockets counterclockwise to remove 8 Turn the appropriate bulb and socket assembly coun terclockwise to remove it from the tail lamp assembly 1 Tail Stop Lamp Bulb 408 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE ...

Page 410: ...2 Tail Lamp Bulb 3 Turn Signal Lamp Bulb 7 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 409 ...

Page 411: ...bulb and socket assembly into the tail lamp assembly and then turn it clockwise 11 Reinstall the tail lamp assembly fasteners electrical connector and trunk liner 12 Close the trunk License Lamp 1 Remove the screws securing the lamp to the rear fascia 4 Backup Lamp Bulb 410 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE ...

Page 412: ...sconnect the bulb from the socket assembly and install the replacement bulb 4 Reinstall the bulb and socket assembly 5 Reattach the lamp to the rear fascia and then install the screws 1 License Lamp Bulb 2 Socket 7 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 411 ...

Page 413: ...Filter 6 1 Liter Engine SAE 5W 40 API Certified 7 Quarts 6 6 Liters Cooling System 6 1 Liter Engine MOPAR威 Antifreeze Coolant 5 Year 100 000 Mile Formula or equivalent 15 2 Quarts 14 4 Liters Includes heater and coolant recovery bottle filled to MAX level 412 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE ...

Page 414: ... types of operat ing conditions the manufacturer only recommends full synthetic engine oils that meet the requirements of Chrysler Material Standard MS 10725 and are approved to MB 229 3 or MB 229 5 The manufacturer recom mends the use of a full synthetic 5W 40 or equivalent engine oil Engine Oil Filter MOPAR威 Engine Oil Filter or equivalent Spark Plugs PLZTR5A 13 Gap 0 040 in 1 01 mm Fuel Selecti...

Page 415: ...be used or equivalent If DOT 3 brake fluid is not available then DOT 4 is acceptable Use only recom mended brake fluids Power Steering Reservoir MOPAR威 Power Steering Fluid 4 MOPAR威 ATF 4威 Automatic Trans mission Fluid or equivalent licensed ATF 4威 product Rear Axle MOPAR威 Synthetic Gear Lubricant SAE 75W 90 API GL 5 or equivalent with MOPAR威 Friction Modifier Hypoid Gear Additive 414 MAINTAINING ...

Page 416: ...MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES CONTENTS 䡵 Emissions Control System Maintenance 416 䡵 Maintenance Schedule 416 Required Maintenance Intervals 418 8 M A I N T E N A N C E S C H E D U L E S ...

Page 417: ...dividual using any automotive part that has been certified pursuant to U S EPA or in the State of Califor nia California Air Resources Board regulations MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE The oil change indicator system will remind you that it is time to take your vehicle in for scheduled maintenance On Electronic Vehicle Information Center EVIC equipped vehicles Oil Change Required will be dis played in the EV...

Page 418: ...oil change is performed by someone other than your authorized dealer the message can be reset by referring to the steps described under Electronic Vehicle Information Center EVIC Oil Change Required in Understanding Your Instrument Panel or under In strument Cluster Description Odometer Trip Odom eter in Understanding Your Instrument Panel for further information At Each Stop for Fuel Check the en...

Page 419: ...At Each Oil Change Change the engine oil filter Inspect the brake hoses and lines CAUTION Failure to perform the required maintenance items may result in damage to the vehicle Required Maintenance Intervals Refer to the Maintenance Schedules on the following pages for the required maintenance intervals 8 M A I N T E N A N C E S C H E D U L E S 418 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES ...

Page 420: ...er filter and replace if necessary Replace the air conditioning filter Inspect the brake linings and replace if necessary Inspect the CV joints Perform the first inspection at 12 000 miles 20 000 km or 12 months Inspect the exhaust system Perform the first inspection at 12 000 miles 20 000 km or 12 months Inspect the front suspension tie rod ends and boot seals for cracks or leaks and all parts fo...

Page 421: ...are using your vehicle in dusty or off road conditions inspect the engine air cleaner filter and replace if necessary Replace the air conditioning filter Inspect the brake linings and replace if necessary Inspect the CV joints Inspect the exhaust system Inspect the front suspension tie rod ends and boot seals for cracks or leaks and all parts for damage wear improper looseness or end play replace ...

Page 422: ...ilter Rotate tires If you are using your vehicle in dusty or off road conditions inspect the engine air cleaner filter and replace if necessary Replace the air conditioning filter Inspect the brake linings and replace if necessary Inspect the CV joints Inspect the exhaust system Inspect the rear axle fluid Inspect the front suspension tie rod ends and boot seals for cracks or leaks and all parts f...

Page 423: ... air cleaner filter and replace if necessary Replace the air conditioning filter Inspect the brake linings and replace if necessary Inspect the CV joints Inspect the exhaust system Inspect the front suspension tie rod ends and boot seals for cracks or leaks and all parts for damage wear improper looseness or end play replace if necessary Change the rear axle fluid if using your vehicle for any of ...

Page 424: ... necessary Adjust parking brake on vehicles equipped with four wheel disc brakes Inspect the CV joints Inspect the exhaust system Change the automatic transmission fluid and filter if using your vehicle for any of the following police taxi fleet or frequent trailer towing Flush and replace the engine coolant at 60 months if not done at 102 000 miles 170 000 km Inspect the front suspension tie rod ...

Page 425: ...usty or off road conditions inspect the engine air cleaner filter and replace if necessary Replace the air conditioning filter Inspect the brake linings and replace if necessary Inspect the rear axle fluid Inspect the CV joints Inspect the exhaust system Inspect the front suspension tie rod ends and boot seals for cracks or leaks and all parts for damage wear improper looseness or end play replace...

Page 426: ...r vehicle in dusty or off road conditions inspect the engine air cleaner filter and replace if necessary Replace the air conditioning filter Inspect the brake linings and replace if necessary Inspect the CV joints Inspect the exhaust system Inspect the front suspension tie rod ends and boot seals for cracks or leaks and all parts for damage wear improper looseness or end play replace if necessary ...

Page 427: ...otate tires If you are using your vehicle in dusty or off road conditions inspect the engine air cleaner filter and replace if necessary Replace the air conditioning filter Inspect the brake linings and replace if necessary Inspect the CV joints Inspect the exhaust system Inspect the front suspension tie rod ends and boot seals for cracks or leaks and all parts for damage wear improper looseness o...

Page 428: ...tate tires If you are using your vehicle in dusty or off road conditions inspect the engine air cleaner filter and replace if necessary Replace the air conditioning filter Inspect the brake linings and replace if necessary Inspect the CV joints Inspect the exhaust system Inspect the rear axle fluid Inspect the front suspension tie rod ends and boot seals for cracks or leaks and all parts for damag...

Page 429: ...er Replace the air conditioning filter Inspect the brake linings and replace if necessary Adjust parking brake on vehicles equipped with four wheel disc brakes Inspect the CV joints Inspect the exhaust system Inspect the front suspension tie rod ends and boot seals for cracks or leaks and all parts for damage wear improper looseness or end play replace if necessary Change the automatic transmissio...

Page 430: ...ou are using your vehicle in dusty or off road conditions inspect the engine air cleaner filter and replace if necessary Replace the air conditioning filter Inspect the brake linings and replace if necessary Inspect the CV joints Inspect the exhaust system Inspect the front suspension tie rod ends and boot seals for cracks or leaks and all parts for damage wear improper looseness or end play repla...

Page 431: ...ine air cleaner filter and replace if necessary Replace the air conditioning filter Inspect the brake linings and replace if necessary Inspect the CV joints Inspect the exhaust system Inspect the front suspension tie rod ends and boot seals for cracks or leaks and all parts for damage wear improper looseness or end play replace if necessary Change the rear axle fluid if using your vehicle for any ...

Page 432: ...nt mechanic Failure to properly inspect and maintain your vehicle could result in a component malfunction and effect vehicle handling and performance This could cause an accident 150 000 Miles 250 000 km or 150 Months Maintenance Service Schedule Change the engine oil and engine oil filter Rotate tires Replace the engine air cleaner filter Adjust parking brake on vehicles equipped with four wheel ...

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Page 434: ...Requests 435 䡵 If You Need Assistance 435 Chrysler Group LLC Customer Center 436 Chrysler Canada Inc Customer Center 436 In Mexico Contact 436 Customer Assistance For The Hearing Or Speech Impaired TDD TTY 437 Service Contract 437 䡵 Warranty Information 438 䡵 MOPAR威 Parts 438 䡵 Reporting Safety Defects 438 In The 50 United States And Washington D C 438 In Canada 439 9 ...

Page 435: ...䡵 Publication Order Forms 439 䡵 Department Of Transportation Uniform Tire Quality Grades 441 Treadwear 441 Traction Grades 441 Temperature Grades 442 434 IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE ...

Page 436: ...end of the day discuss the situation with the service advisor and list the items in order of priority At many authorized dealers you may obtain a rental vehicle at a minimal daily charge If you need a rental it is advisable to make these arrangements when you call for an appointment IF YOU NEED ASSISTANCE The manufacturer and its authorized dealers are vitally interested in your satisfaction We wa...

Page 437: ...n to the manufacturer s customer cen ter should include the following information Owner s name and address Owner s telephone number home and office Authorized dealership name Vehicle Identification Number VIN Vehicle delivery date and mileage Chrysler Group LLC Customer Center P O Box 21 8004 Auburn Hills MI 48321 8004 Phone 800 247 9753 Chrysler Canada Inc Customer Center P O Box 1621 Windsor Ont...

Page 438: ...ed repairs after the manufacturer s New Vehicle Limited Warranty expires The manufacturer stands behind only the manufacturer s service contracts If you purchased a manufacturer s service contract you will receive Plan Provisions and an Owner Identification Card in the mail within three weeks of the vehicle delivery date If you have any questions about the service contract call the manufacturer s ...

Page 439: ...ear contain or emit chemi cals known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm WARRANTY INFORMATION See the Warranty Information Booklet located on the DVD for the terms and provisions of Chrysler Group LLC warranties applicable to this vehicle and market MOPAR姞 PARTS MOPAR威 fluids lubricants parts and accessories are available from an authorized deale...

Page 440: ...d contact the Customer Service Department imme diately Canadian customers who wish to report a safety defect to the Canadian government should write to Transport Canada Motor Vehicle Defect Investigations and Recalls 2780 Sheffield Road Ottawa Ontario K1B 3V9 PUBLICATION ORDER FORMS To order the following manuals you may use either the website or the phone numbers listed below Visa Mas tercard Ame...

Page 441: ...rect problems the first time using step by step troubleshooting and drivability procedures proven diagnostic tests and a complete list of all tools and equipment Owner s Manuals These Owner s Manuals have been prepared with the assistance of service and engineering specialists to acquaint you with specific Chrysler Group LLC ve hicles Included are starting operating emergency and maintenance proce...

Page 442: ...times as well on the government course as a tire graded 100 The relative performance of tires depends upon the actual conditions of their use however and may depart significantly from the norm due to variations in driving habits service practices and differences in road charac teristics and climate Traction Grades The Traction grades from highest to lowest are AA A B and C These grades represent t...

Page 443: ...ad to sudden tire failure The grade C corresponds to a level of performance which all passenger car tires must meet under the Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No 109 Grades B and A repre sent higher levels of performance on the laboratory test wheel than the minimum required by law WARNING The temperature grade for this tire is established for a tire that is properly inflated and not overload...

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Page 445: ...62 Airbag Deployment 64 Airbag Light 61 66 81 191 Airbag Maintenance 65 Airbag Side 60 62 Airbag Window Side Curtain 56 60 62 Alarm Panic 22 Alarm Security Alarm 17 195 Alarm System Security Alarm 17 Alterations Modifications Vehicle 7 Antenna Satellite Radio 253 Antifreeze Engine Coolant 383 412 Disposal 386 Anti Lock Brake System ABS 298 301 Anti Lock Warning Light 190 300 Anti Theft Security Al...

Page 446: ...nsmission Limp Home Mode 288 Autostick 289 Axle Fluid 414 Axle Lubrication Axle Fluid 414 Battery 373 Keyless Transmitter Replacement RKE 23 Location 373 Belts Seat 44 81 Body Mechanism Lubrication 377 B Pillar Location 313 Brake Assist System 302 Brake Control System Electronic 300 Brake Fluid 414 Brake Parking 295 Brake System 297 387 Anti Lock ABS 298 301 Fluid Check 388 414 Master Cylinder 388...

Page 447: ...on Label 340 Chart Tire Sizing 309 Check Engine Light Malfunction Indicator Light 367 Checking Your Vehicle For Safety 79 Checks Safety 79 Child Restraint 69 70 71 74 76 Child Restraint Tether Anchors 73 74 Child Safety Locks 34 Clean Air Gasoline 333 Cleaning Wheels 394 Windshield Wiper Blades 378 Climate Control 263 Clock 221 222 224 227 236 Coin Holder 178 Cold Weather Operation 278 Compact Dis...

Page 448: ...5 Radiator Cap 385 Selection of Coolant Antifreeze 383 412 413 Corrosion Protection 392 Cruise Control Speed Control 155 Cruise Light 189 Cupholders 177 397 Customer Assistance 435 Customer Programmable Features 216 Daytime Brightness Interior Lights 148 Daytime Running Lights 144 Dealer Service 368 Deck Lid Emergency Release 42 Deck Lid Power Release 40 Defroster Rear Window 181 Defroster Windshi...

Page 449: ... Control System 300 Electronic Speed Control Cruise Control 155 Electronic Stability Program ESP 302 Electronic Throttle Control Warning Light 195 Electronic Vehicle Information Center EVIC 199 Emergency Deck Lid Release 42 Emergency In Case of Freeing Vehicle When Stuck 359 Hazard Warning Flasher 344 Jump Starting 355 Overheating 344 Towing 360 Emergency Trunk Release 42 Emission Control System M...

Page 450: ...uge 193 Engine Oil Viscosity 371 Enhanced Accident Response Feature 63 Entry System Illuminated 19 Ethanol 334 Exhaust Gas Caution 80 337 Exhaust System 80 379 Exterior Folding Mirrors 91 Exterior Lighting 141 Exterior Lights 83 Filler Location Fuel 337 Filters Air Cleaner 372 Air Conditioning 269 376 Engine Oil 372 413 Engine Oil Disposal 372 Flashers Hazard Warning 344 Turn Signal 83 145 189 Fla...

Page 451: ...tuck Vehicle 359 Fuel 333 Adding 337 Additives 335 Clean Air 333 Ethanol 334 Filler Cap Gas Cap 337 Gasoline 333 Gauge 195 Materials Added 335 Methanol 334 Octane Rating 333 413 Requirements 333 Specifications 413 Tank Capacity 412 Fuel System Caution 338 Fueling 337 Fuses 398 Garage Door Opener HomeLink威 164 Gas Cap Fuel Filler Cap 337 366 Gasoline Clean Air 333 Gasoline Fuel 333 Gasoline Reformu...

Page 452: ...ard Warning Flasher 344 Head Restraints 130 Head Rests 130 Headlight Washers 379 Headlights 407 Automatic 142 Bulb Replacement 407 Cleaning 396 Delay 144 High Beam 146 High Beam Low Beam Select Switch 146 Lights On Reminder 144 On With Wipers 142 150 Passing 146 Switch 141 Time Delay 144 Washers 379 Heated Mirrors 93 Heated Seats 132 Heater Engine Block 280 High Beam Low Beam Select Dimmer Switch ...

Page 453: ...8 Interior Appearance Care 395 Interior Lights 147 Intermittent Wipers Delay Wipers 149 Introduction 4 Jump Starting 355 Key Programming 17 Key Replacement 16 Key Sentry Immobilizer 15 Key In Reminder 15 Keyless Entry System 20 Keyless Go 12 212 276 Keys 12 Kicker Sound System 257 Knee Bolster 53 Lane Change and Turn Signals 145 Lane Change Assist 146 Lap Shoulder Belts 44 LATCH Lower Anchors and ...

Page 454: ... Electronic Throttle Control Warning 195 Engine Temperature Warning 190 Exterior 83 Fog 145 189 Hazard Warning Flasher 344 Headlight Switch 141 Headlights 141 407 Headlights On Reminder 144 Headlights On With Wipers 142 150 High Beam 146 195 High Beam Indicator 195 Illuminated Entry 19 Instrument Cluster 141 189 Intensity Control 147 Interior 147 164 License 410 Lights On Reminder 144 Low Fuel 189...

Page 455: ...uto Unlock 30 Automatic Door 29 Child Protection 34 Door 27 Power Door 28 Low Tire Pressure System 326 Lower Anchors and Tether for CHildren LATCH 73 74 Lubrication Body 377 Lumbar Support 130 Maintenance Free Battery 373 Maintenance General 369 Maintenance Procedures 369 Maintenance Schedule 416 Maintenance Sunroof 173 Malfunction Indicator Light Check Engine 198 367 Manual Service 439 Manual Tra...

Page 456: ...s 368 438 MTBE ETBE 334 Multi Function Control Lever 145 New Vehicle Break In Period 78 Occupant Restraints 42 60 64 Occupant Restraints Sedan 56 60 62 Octane Rating Gasoline Fuel 333 413 Odometer 194 Trip 194 Oil Change Indicator 206 Oil Change Indicator Reset 206 Oil Engine 370 413 Capacity 412 Change Interval 370 Checking 370 Dipstick 370 Disposal 372 Filter 372 413 Filter Disposal 372 Material...

Page 457: ... 22 Park Sense System Rear 158 Parking Brake 295 Passing Light 146 Passive Entry 32 Pedals Adjustable 153 Personal Settings 216 Pets 78 Phone Cellular 93 Phone Hands Free Uconnect 93 Placard Tire and Loading Information 313 Power Brakes 297 Deck Lid Release 40 Distribution Center Fuses 400 Door Locks 28 Mirrors 92 Outlet Auxiliary Electrical Outlet 174 Seats 128 Steering 293 294 Sunroof 171 Tilt T...

Page 458: ...ng 134 Rear Window Defroster 181 Rear Window Features 181 Reclining Front Seats 129 Recreational Towing 342 Reformulated Gasoline 333 Refrigerant 376 Release Hood 140 Reminder Lights On 144 Reminder Seat Belt 51 Remote Control Starting System 24 Remote Keyless Entry RKE 20 Remote Sound System Radio Controls 260 Remote Starting System 24 Remote Trunk Release 40 Replacement Bulbs 406 Replacement Key...

Page 459: ...ce 416 Seat Belt Maintenance 397 Seat Belt Reminder 51 Seat Belts 42 44 81 Adjustable Upper Shoulder Anchorage 49 And Pregnant Women 53 Child Restraint 69 70 71 76 Extender 53 Front Seat 44 45 Inspection 81 Operating Instructions 45 Pretensioners 50 Rear Seat 44 Reminder 195 Untwisting Procedure 49 Seats 127 Adjustment 127 Easy Entry 138 Head Restraints 130 Heated 132 Height Adjustment 128 Lumbar ...

Page 460: ...227 236 Settings Personal 216 Shifting 280 Automatic Transmission 280 285 Shoulder Belt Upper Anchorage 49 Shoulder Belts 44 Side View Mirror Adjustment 91 Signals Turn 83 145 189 Slippery Surfaces Driving On 290 SmartBeams 143 Snow Tires 323 Sound System Kicker 257 Spark Plugs 413 Specifications Fuel Gasoline 413 Oil 413 Speed Control Cruise Control 155 Speedometer 189 Starting 24 275 Automatic T...

Page 461: ...arting 24 Tachometer 190 Telescoping Steering Column 152 Temperature Control Automatic ATC 263 Temperature Gauge Engine Coolant 193 194 345 Tether Anchor Child Restraint 73 Theft Alarm Security Alarm 17 Theft System Security Alarm 17 Tilt Steering Column 152 Time Delay Headlight 144 Tire and Loading Information Placard 313 Tire Identification Number TIN 311 Tire Markings 307 Tire Safety Informatio...

Page 462: ...342 Disabled Vehicle 360 Recreational 342 Towing Assistance 108 Towing Vehicle Behind a Motor Home 342 Traction Control 301 Trailer Towing 342 Transmission 390 Automatic 280 285 390 Fluid 414 Shifting 280 Transmitter Battery Service Remote Keyless Entry 23 Transmitter Garage Door Opener HomeLink威 164 Transmitter Programming Remote Keyless Entry 20 Transmitter Remote Keyless Entry RKE 20 Transporti...

Page 463: ...Vehicle Loading 314 340 341 Vehicle Modifications Alterations 7 Vehicle Storage 269 405 Vehicle Theft Alarm Security Alarm 17 Video Entertainment System Rear Seat Video System 258 Viscosity Engine Oil 371 Voice Recognition System VR 122 Warning Flasher Hazard 344 Warning Lights Instrument Cluster Description 189 Warnings and Cautions 6 Warranty Information 438 Washer Adding Fluid 379 Washers Winds...

Page 464: ...ndshield Defroster 81 267 Windshield Washers 148 149 379 Fluid 379 Windshield Wiper Blades 378 Windshield Wipers 148 Wiper Blade Replacement 378 Wiper Delay 149 Wipers Intermittent 149 Wipers Rain Sensitive 150 10 INDEX 463 ...

Page 465: ...Chrysler Group LLC 10C482 126 AC 3rd Edition Printed in U S A ...

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